World Cup Round of 32: Belgium vs Senegal and Switzerland vs Algeria Set for Early July Knockout Ties

Pre-match previews list likely lineups, show bookmakers making Belgium and Switzerland narrow favourites, highlight Vladimir Petković facing his former Swiss side

Overview

Belgium and Senegal will meet in the Round of 32 at Lumen Field in Seattle on Wednesday, July 1, with previews naming Belgium the marginal favourite in market snapshots.
Previews from multiple outlets project Belgium and Belgium stars such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku to start, while Senegal’s key threats include Sadio Mané, Ismaila Sarr and Nicolas Jackson.
Switzerland and Algeria will play at BC Place in Vancouver with Switzerland listed as a narrow favourite in available odds and Swiss previews stressing their stronger defensive record.
Coverage emphasizes tactical matchups and likely XIs as decisive factors for both ties, naming midfield battles (De Bruyne vs. Senegal’s pivots; Granit Xhaka’s control vs. Algeria creators) as keys to the outcomes.
Preview pieces also give readers practical details for viewers and bettors, listing broadcast windows (Fox/Telemundo in the U.S., CTV/TSN/RDS in Canada, BBC/ITV in the U.K.), bookmaker prices and editorial best-bet picks.