@FlameRaptorRaven's rating of Senegal vs Belgium

@FlameRaptorRaven rated the Senegal vs Belgium game 8.9 out of 10 in FIFA on July 1, 2026. Final score: Senegal 2 – Belgium 3. Round of 32. Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.

“My confirmation bias was ringing for the first 80 minutes. I was so ready to brush off Belgium as total frauds who were easily the weakest group winner. They may have looked the worst one after the group stage, but they have emerged the superior team today, somehow. Senegal ran roughshod up and down the pitch for those first 80 minutes. Belgium looked completely clueless when it came to figuring out how to both stop Senegal and convert on any of their own chances. That changed at 80 minutes as Belgium finally looked to be gaining some ground. Still, even when they scored, it felt more like a consolation goal. ‘At least you didn’t embarrass yourselves’ kind of deal. But then Tielmans somehow won a header at 5 foot 9 against towering defenders to tie it. Senegal could only hang onto it for extra time. Belgium won it miraculously in extra time, but how they did it holds this game back from a 9+. That penalty took like 10 minutes to figure out and Senegal’s nothing burger muffled the hype.”

Rating published on July 1, 2026 by @FlameRaptorRaven.