Belgium's World Cup 2026 path set after round‑of‑16 win, coach clarifies remarks

The Belgian national team, the Rode Duivels, advanced to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a victory over Senegal. Their next match is against host nation United States at Seattle's Lumen Field, followed by a potential quarter‑final against Spain, a semi‑final versus France, and a possible final in New York.

After the Senegal win, coach Rudi Garcia faced criticism for remarks about African teams losing tactical discipline under pressure. He later clarified on X that his comments were not intended to disparage African sides and could apply to any team unaccustomed to high‑pressure situations.