The FIFA World Cup's knockout stage has already produced some nail-biting encounters, and one more may be in the cards today with Belgium taking on Senegal in the Round of 32.
In the group stage, Belgium registered one win and two draws, while Senegal won one and lost two in a difficult group featuring France and Norway. Though both teams have been underwhelming so far, they are packed with stars capable of putting on a tremendous show in a high-stakes clash like today's. Keep an eye on Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, Senegal's Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly.
This is the second knockout game of the day, and here are all the details you need to watch it live using a streaming subscription or VPN.
When Is the Belgium vs. Senegal World Cup Knockout Match?
The Round of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal kicks off at 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 1, at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, Washington.
How to Stream Belgium vs. Senegal Live in the US
You can watch today's match live on Fox or Telemundo. If you don't have cable and you're in the US, you can watch with a sports streaming subscription, such as DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. If you don't have a live TV or streaming service, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial:
How to Watch Belgium vs. Senegal Online for Free
The Belgium vs. Senegal knockout match will air live for free across the globe on several streaming platforms, including:
- The UK: BBC iPlayer/ITV
- Ireland: RTE Player
- Australia: SBS
- France: M6
- Germany: ZDF
- Belgium: RTBF
- Austria: Servus TV
- Spain: RTVE
- Brazil: CazéTV on YouTube
- Norway: NRK
- Netherlands: NOS
These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so to watch for free from the US or elsewhere, you'll need a virtual private network (VPN). For the Belgium vs. Senegal World Cup match, we recommend ExpressVPN, our top pick for location spoofing. ExpressVPN has servers across the globe, making it easy to mask your actual location, so you can access region-locked content. Plus, this year, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup.
Here's how you can access the Belgium vs. Senegal match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
- Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
- Connect to a server in the UK.
- Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.
Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal at no additional cost.
2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule and Key Dates
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. This year, the tournament has expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games.
- June 11 to June 27: Group stage. Each team plays three other teams in their group once. The top two teams from all 12 groups qualify for the knockout stages automatically. Eight of the best third-place teams will also make the cut.
- June 28: The knockout stage begins with the first-ever Round of 32 at a FIFA World Cup. The eventual champion will have to win five consecutive knockout games, instead of the former four.
- July 14 and July 15: Semi-finals.
- July 18: Third-place playoff.
- July 19: Final.
We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.
Source: PCMag.com
