Barcelona:The 2026 world cup round of 32 continues tomorrow (thursday) with three high-stakes fixtures as belgium face senegal:takes fixtures as Belgium face Senegal, the United States take on Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Spain meet Austria.
According to Oman News Agency, Seattle hosts the Belgium-Senegal clash, with the Belgians holding a slight edge in FIFA rankings and market value. Ranked 10th in the world against Senegal's 18th, Belgium's squad is valued at £547.5 million, compared to £478.1 million for the Africans, underlining the fine margins between the two sides. Belgium topped their group on goal difference after drawing 1-1 with Egypt and 0-0 with Iran, before thrashing New Zealand 5-1. Senegal advanced as one of the best third-placed teams despite defeats to France and Norway, recovering with a 5-0 demolition of Iraq to seal their knockout place.
At the Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, the United States face Bosnia and Herzegovina. The hosts are clear favourites, ranked 15th in the world against Bosnia's 61st, with a squad valued at £385.65 million compared to £146.4 million. The US topped their group with six points, beating Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0, before a 2-3 loss to Turkey. Bosnia advanced as a best third-placed team with four points after a 1-1 draw with Canada, a 1-4 loss to Switzerland, and a 3-1 win over Qatar.
The third fixture is an all-European clash between Spain and Austria at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Spain, ranked third in the world, boast a squad valued at £1.22 billion against Austria's £245.2 million. Spain topped their group with seven points without conceding a goal, drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde before beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Uruguay 1-0. Austria finished second with four points after a 3-1 win over Jordan, a 0-2 loss to Argentina, and a 3-3 draw with Algeria.