Garcia responds to racism accusations as Belgium face Senegal

Garcia hits back at racism accusations

Rudi Garcia has responded to accusations of racism ahead of Belgium's round of 32 match against Senegal. The Belgium coach was accused of making a racist comment about Senegal, and he addressed the controversy directly (4). The timing could not be worse. Your team faces Senegal in Seattle with the fallout still unresolved.

Belgium's win over Senegal shook the ground

Belgium beat Senegal in a nerve-shredding World Cup match that literally made the earth tremble. Seismographs in the area picked up clear spikes with every Belgium goal, measuring the fan celebrations like minor earthquakes (2). The intensity of the support was off the charts.

Courtois future talks planned after the tournament

The Belgian FA wants to sit down with Thibaut Courtois after the World Cup to discuss his international future (5). There are suggestions Courtois may be weighing retirement from the national team. The federation is keen to keep him in the fold.

United States await in the next round

Belgium's path through the knockout stage runs through the United States. The team identity under Rudi Garcia remains unclear, leaving questions about how the Red Devils will set up (1). A Senegal side led by Sadio Mané comes first, with three positions in the starting eleven still up for debate.