Habib Diarra scored his second goal of the World Cup to put Senegal into a deserved lead in their round of 32 tie with Belgium. Senegal qualified as one of the eight best third-placed teams having thrashed Iraq 5-0 in their final group game, while Belgium won Group G.But it was the Lions of Teranga who dictated proceedings from the off in Seattle, with Ismaila Sarr seeing a close-range hit the post after Ismail Jakobs left-wing cross was palmed into his path by Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.Sarr was denied by the woodwork a second time in the 24th minute as his header from Sadio Manes delivery hit the same post, but this time Sunderlands Diarra was on hand to tap in the rebound and put Senegal in front.It marked Diarras second goal of the tournament, the midfielder having given Senegal the lead in the rout of Iraq. Senegal are looking to reach the last 16 for a second successive World Cup, having lost to England at that stage in 2022.Belgium went out in the group stage of that tournament, and Diarras goal left the Red Devils staring down the barrel of another early exit. Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Belgium National Football Team Senegal National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LIVE Belgium v Senegal: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 1st July, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Belgium vs Senegal confirmed teams and full line ups, TV channel, live online stream and stats Jon Fisher 1st July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Tuchel praises persistent England after Kane double finally breaks DR Congo resistance Jon Fisher 1st July, 2026 England 2-1 DR Congo: Captain Kane at the double to rescue Three Lions Jon Fisher 1st July, 2026 WATCH: DR Congo stun England as Cipenga opens scoring in World Cup round-of-32 tie Jon Fisher 1st July, 2026 England vs DR Congo live: World Cup 2026 confirmed teams and full line ups as Rice, Spence and Madueke start, TV channel, live online stream and stats Ben Miller 1st July, 2026
