Belgium and Senegal will face off on Wednesday night (11:00 p.m.) at Seattle Stadium, with a spot in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup at stake.

Shortly before kickoff, the starting lineups for both teams were announced. The most significant absence is on the African side, which will have to play this crucial match without its starting goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, who is dealing with a knee injury.

Here are the starting lineups in detail:

Belgium (Garcia): Courtois – Castagne, Mehele, Theat, De Keper – Vanaken, De Bruyne, Tielemans – Trossard, Doku, De Ketelaere.

Senegal (Tiaho): Dio – Jacobs, Niakate, Siss, Diatta – P. Gay, I. Gay, Diarra – Mané, Ndiaye, Sar.

*photo source: AP