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Thibaut Courtois

Real Madrid goalkeeper who played for Belgium in the 2026 World Cup and supported teammate Senne Lammels after a quarter-final error.

2026-05-052026-08-25

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois head into Group G at the 2026 World Cup knowing this summer's tournament will likely be their last chance for glory on football's biggest

    Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup glory
  3. The Standard

    England international Jude Bellingham scored a superb second, before Gorka Guruzeta slammed past Thibaut Courtois for Ernesto Valverde's visitors just before the break in the coach's last game at the helm.

    Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win over Athletic Club
  4. Citizen Digital

    For many Madrid fans, the striker's Italian getaway - during rest days granted by Real Madrid to injured players, including Mbappe, Thibaut Courtois and Arda Guler - was the final straw.

    Injured Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip before Clasico

Monday 20 July

  1. Belgium coach Garcia departs after World Cup quarter-final exit

    Rudi Garcia has stepped down as Belgium's head coach after the team lost to Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals. Garcia, who took over in January 2025, led Belgium to Nations League A qualification during his 18-month tenure.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 12 July

  1. Belgium's Golden Generation ends with World Cup quarter-final loss

    Thibaut Courtois expressed pride in Belgium's "Golden Generation" as their World Cup campaign ended in a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Spain, marking the final World Cup appearance for veteran players including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 11 July

  1. Courtois backs Lammens after World Cup quarter-final error

    Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has rallied behind Belgium substitute Senne Lammens after the Manchester United stopper's error contributed to Spain's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory in Los Angeles on July 10. Courtois, who left the match in the 71st minute with a muscular problem, said Lammens is a great goalkeeper who will grow stronger from the experience.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Spain beats Belgium 2-1, advances to World Cup semi-final versus France

    Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarter-final on Friday to set up a semi-final against France. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a goalkeeping error from Belgium's Senne Lammens.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Spain seek France semi-final matchup by defeating Belgium

    Spain face Belgium in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. A win would set up a semi-final against France in Texas next Tuesday.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Spain face Belgium in World Cup quarter-final Friday

    European champions Spain play Belgium in a quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, with a potential semi-final against France awaiting the winner. Spain have yet to concede a goal in the tournament, while Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in their last round.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 9 July

  1. Belgium faces Spain's unbeaten defence in World Cup quarter-final

    Belgium meet Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium, with Spain having recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets, including a 1-0 win over Portugal. Spain are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup winning side, while Belgium must breach their watertight defence.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. U.S. loses to Belgium 4-1, exits 2026 World Cup

    The United States, co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, were eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Despite widespread marketing hype and optimism, the analysis suggests the higher-ranked Belgian team was simply the better side on the day.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Belgium coach praises Tielemans penalty in World Cup comeback

    Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's penalty in the 125th minute completed a 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday. Senegal led by two goals with five minutes remaining before Belgium staged a dramatic fightback through strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans to force extra time in Seattle.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Belgium draws with Egypt in World Cup group opener

    Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup group match, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring for Egypt before Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalize. Egypt remains without a World Cup victory across four tournaments.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 28 May

  1. Salah, De Bruyne, Lukaku face World Cup groups

    Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois have been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup alongside New Zealand and Iran, with the tournament likely being their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to end La Liga season

    Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-2 in Alvaro Arbeloa's final game as coach, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from Spain's top flight. Kylian Mbappe scored his 25th goal of the season for Real Madrid, and Celta Vigo qualified for Europa League with a 1-0 win over Sevilla.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Injured Mbappé draws Madrid fan backlash over Sardinia holiday

    Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé, sidelined with a hamstring injury, has faced criticism from supporters after taking a holiday in Sardinia during rest days granted by the club. Some fans are calling for him to leave, and an online petition urges Madrid fans to voice their discontent ahead of Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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