who will belgium play in round of 32
Belgium will face a third-place finisher in the World Cup Round of 32, and the most likely opponents are South Korea or Senegal. The match is set for Seattle on Wednesday, July 1.
What’s confirmed
Belgium finished top of Group G after beating New Zealand 5-1, which locked in their Round of 32 place. Their opponent will come from one of the eligible third-place teams from Groups A, E, H, I, or J.
Most likely opponent
Current reporting says Belgium’s most likely Round of 32 opponent is South Korea, with Senegal next in line. Another preview notes that if Belgium had finished second in the group, they would have played Australia, but that is not the path they took.
Match details
- Opponent: one of the third-place qualifiers from Groups A, E, H, I, or J.
- Venue: Seattle.
- Date: Wednesday, July 1.
| Belgium’s Round of 32 status | Details |
|---|---|
| Group finish | 1st in Group G |
| Opponent type | Third-place finisher from eligible groups |
| Most likely opponent | South Korea, then Senegal |
| Match location | Seattle |