India, July 2 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage serves up another fascinating fixture as Belgium and Senegal battle for a place in the Round of 16. Scheduled to be played at Seattle Stadium on July 1, the Round of 32 clash promises high-quality football, with both teams carrying confidence from their final group-stage performances. Belgium topped Group G after a dominant 5-1 victory over New Zealand, while Senegal booked their place among the best third-placed teams with a commanding win over Iraq.

The spotlight will naturally fall on two of the biggest names in world football, Kevin De Bruyne and Sadio Mane. Once fierce Premier League rivals with Manchester City and Liverpool, respectively, the experienced duo will now lead thei...