{"id":1465497,"date":"2026-07-02T00:39:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T23:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1465497"},"modified":"2026-07-02T00:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T23:39:27","slug":"post-match-analysis-belgium-vs-senegal-01-07-26","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-belgium-vs-senegal-01-07-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgium vs Senegal stats and analysis: How Youri Tielemans-led Red Devils overcame two-goal deficit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/belgium-world-cup-2026-odds-june-21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belgium<\/a> were down by as much as two goals and still managed to beat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/senegal-world-cup-2026-odds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senegal<\/a> and advance to the round of 16.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Red Devils left it &#8211; literally &#8211; as late as ever to book their spot in the next round of the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Youri Tielemans&#39; penalty was the latest goal scored in FIFA World Cup history.<br><br>124:44 \ud83e\udd2f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/29UcV2v3NG\">pic.twitter.com\/29UcV2v3NG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Squawka (@Squawka) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Squawka\/status\/2072453666544533763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of football played, the Lions of Teranga did more than enough to seal the deal within 90 minutes. They created the best chances and it was their mistakes that not only kept Belgium alive but also sent them through.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-1024x663.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1465524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-1536x995.png 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-2048x1326.png 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-400x259.png 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-309x200.png 309w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-93x60.png 93w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02002613\/xg_timeline_Belgium3-2Senegal_26_FWC-114x74.png 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Belgium vs Senegal xG timeline<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>How did Belgium come from behind to beat Senegal?<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-rise-and-fall-of-senegal\" data-level=\"3\">Rise and fall of Senegal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-was-rudi-garcia-right-all-along\" data-level=\"3\">Was Rudi Garcia right all along?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rise-and-fall-of-senegal\">Rise and fall of Senegal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be unfair not to address the Senegal part of the game first. After all, it was all of their actions &#8211; good and bad ones &#8211; that dictated how the game went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions of Teranga utterly and completely dominated the start of the match. Up until Habib Diarra&#8217;s opener in the 25th minute, they had 65% possession and trapped Belgium inside their own half.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/stakemate-bet-10-get-20-in-free-bets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stakemate Offer<\/a>: Bet \u00a310, get \u00a320 in free bets<\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/go\/stakemate?q=gb-all-all-wof-s-spo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1422508\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-1024x489.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-1536x733.png 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-400x191.png 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-419x200.png 419w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-126x60.png 126w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-150x72.png 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-40x19.png 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150.png 1986w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>How to claim:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Go to Stakemate using <a href=\"\/en\/go\/stakemate?q=gb-all-all-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>this link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Download the app and create your account<\/li>\r\n<li>Place your first bet of \u00a310 or more (minimum odds of 2\/1)<\/li>\r\n<li>Once settled, receive 4 x \u00a35 free bets - minimum 3 selections and 2\/1 odds on each bet.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"sq-toplist\" data-bookmaker-id=\"1408906\" data-offer-id=\"1408908\">\r\n<div class=\"sq-toplist__items\">\r\n<div class=\"sq-toplist__item\">\r\n<div class=\"sq-toplist__item-tc\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>#AD 18+ New Customers Only. 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Diarra attacked the penalty area and followed up on Ismaila Sarr&#8217;s header that went off the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1465528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-2048x1280.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-320x200.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-96x60.jpg 96w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003342\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1-118x74.jpg 118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Early in the second half, up 1-0 and more retracted, they took advantage of Belgium&#8217;s advanced positioning and Sarr went through on goal to give the Lions of Teranga a two-goal cushion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to mention how Senegal&#8217;s centre-backs were crucial in-possession. Pathe Ciss helped to take the ball forward through carries (team-high 40) and dribbles (team-high 2). Meanwhile, Moussa Niakhate chipped in with long balls (4\/5 &#8211; including the assist for Sarr).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1465527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-2048x1280.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-320x200.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-96x60.jpg 96w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003015\/player_-vis-and-4-stat-comparison-118x74.jpg 118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of possession, their narrow zonal marking left a few spaces. Belgium could sometimes connect dangerous passes between the lines, but struggled to create decent opportunities in every phase of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Senegal&#8217;s own doings brought the opponents back into the game. Credit to Romelu Lukaku, who came off the bench and looke like his best version from the Inter Milan days. No defender seemed to be able to deal with him on the ground, in the air and he also did a good job setting teammates up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His goal, however, was mostly a &#8216;coincidence&#8217;. And that&#8217;s before, of course, goalkeeper Mory Diaw literally handed Youri Tielemans the equaliser three minutes later. It wasn&#8217;t the end of Senegal shooting themselves on the foot as well. 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Place a \u00a310 fixed odds single or \u00a310 each-way bet at minimum odds of 1\/2 and get 3 x \u00a310 free fixed odds bets, 3 x \u00a35 Total Goals football spread bets and 3 x \u00a35 Winning Favourites spread bets and a \u00a31 racing Race Index spread bet. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-was-rudi-garcia-right-all-along\">Was Rudi Garcia right all along?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium came back from 0-2 down to win 3-2 despite Rudi Garcia bringing Kevin de Bruyne and Jeremy Doku off 10 minutes into the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the substitutes contributed positively in some or many ways. But one thing in particular stood out, considering how the Red Devils got the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garcia has been using Tielemans rather high up the pitch. Many fans and analysts correctly pointed out that it&#8217;s not the best way to utilise his talents. And granted, the Frenchman has adjusted over the course of the tournament to some degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1465529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/02003632\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But it was his initial idea to have Tielemans further forward that allowed Belgium to beat Senegal. He was the one ready to capitalise on Diaw&#8217;s mistake like a proper striker to make it 2-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, once again, it was him rushing in behind to get on the end of a cross inside the box that won them the penalty late on in extra-time. Not to mention the finisher&#8217;s touch to score from the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, having him deeper would be of great help against either the United States or Bosnia and Herzegovina up next. But maybe Rudi Garcia wasn&#8217;t too crazy when he asked his captain to wait a little more for the ball in the attacking half instead of picking it up deeper all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/world-cup-2026-betting-tips-predictions\/\"><strong>World Cup predictions &amp; tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/world-cup-outright-odds\/\"><strong>World Cup outright odds <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup-2026-fixtures-results\/\"><b>World Cup fixtures &amp; results<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/world-cup-2026-betting-offers\/\"><b>World Cup free bets<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Belgium were down by as much as two goals and still managed to beat Senegal and advance to the round of 16. The Red Devils left it &#8211; literally &#8211; as late as ever to book their spot in the next round of the 2026 World Cup. In terms of football played, the Lions of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3354,"featured_media":1465531,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Belgium Senegal","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Belgium were down by as much as two goals and still managed to beat Senegal and advance to the round of 16. 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