Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
Venue: SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, California, USA
Surface: Hybrid‑grass FIFA‑certified pitch
Capacity: 70,000+
Weather Outlook — Inglewood, California
SoFi Stadium is a covered venue with a fixed roof and open‑air sides, meaning weather has minimal impact on play.
- Conditions: Clear, warm Southern California evening
- Temperature: ~79°F at kickoff
- Humidity: ~55%
- Wind: Light, 4–7 mph
- Impact: Fast pitch, ideal for technical teams; minimal environmental disruption
Team Records & Recent Form
Belgium — Last 10 Matches
- Record: 6–2–2
- Goals For: 17
- Goals Against: 10
- Trend:
- Strong midfield control
- Defense improving under new tactical structure
- Attack efficient but occasionally reliant on individual brilliance
Senegal — Last 10 Matches
- Record: 5–3–2
- Goals For: 14
- Goals Against: 9
- Trend:
- Physical, high‑intensity pressing
- Strong defensive organization
- Attack dangerous in transition, especially down the wings
Injury Report
Belgium
- Kevin De Bruyne — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)
- Romelu Lukaku — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
- Youri Tielemans — OUT (knee)
- Timothy Castagne — OUT (shoulder)
Impact: De Bruyne’s status is the biggest storyline. Without him, Belgium loses its elite chance creation. Lukaku’s availability affects Belgium’s ability to play direct.
Senegal
- Sadio Mané — DAY‑TO‑DAY (groin)
- Kalidou Koulibaly — OUT (foot)
- Ismaïla Sarr — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hip)
- Edouard Mendy — OUT (hand)
Impact: Mané’s availability determines Senegal’s attacking ceiling. Koulibaly’s absence weakens the back line significantly.
Key Player Matchups
Kevin De Bruyne (BEL) vs. Idrissa Gana Gueye (SEN)
If De Bruyne plays, his creativity will test Senegal’s midfield disruptor. Gueye must limit Belgium’s central progression.
Sadio Mané (SEN) vs. Belgium’s Right Side
Mané’s pace and dribbling can expose Belgium’s full‑back positioning, especially if Castagne remains out.
Romelu Lukaku (BEL) vs. Senegal’s Center‑Backs
Lukaku’s physicality is a major threat, especially with Koulibaly unavailable. Senegal may need to double‑team him.
Ismaïla Sarr (SEN) vs. Belgium’s Defensive Line
Sarr’s speed in transition is Senegal’s best chance to break Belgium’s structure.
Series History
- All‑time meetings: Belgium and Senegal have never met in an official senior international match.
- Trend:
- Belgium typically dominates non‑European opponents
- Senegal has historically performed well against top‑tier European teams in World Cup settings
Betting Trends
Belgium
- 6 of last 10 matches: Under 2.5 goals
- Belgium has scored first in 7 of last 10
- Belgium has kept a clean sheet in 4 of last 6 wins
Senegal
- 7 of last 10 matches: Under 2.5 goals
- Senegal has conceded first in 6 of last 10
- Senegal has scored in 8 of last 10 matches
MATCH ODDS
Belgium + 120
Senegal + 255
Draw + 235
Over 2.5 + 105 Under 2.5 – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 30, 2026
