Thibaut Courtois injured during Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

The winner of this contest will face France in the semifinals.

The first-choice goalkeeper for the Belgium national football team, Thibaut Courtois, was subbed off. The 34-year-old star looked in pain and was replaced by Senne Lammens in the 71st minute of the intense fixture.

Courtois played an important role between the sticks for the Belgian Red Devils. He made numerous saves and the Spain national football team was only able to score a single goal in his presence in front of the goalposts.

La Roja had the majority of the control in their hands. They broke the deadlock in the first half, but shortly after, Charles De Ketelaere came up with an equaliser for the Belgium national football team. He also became the first one to score a goal against the Spaniards in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The winning team from this fixture will go up against Kylian Mbappe’s France in Dallas.

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Thibaut Courtois’ injury

An injury to Thibaut Courtois is going to be a big blow for the Belgian national football team. He has been exceptional in front of the goal for his nation. Currently, there has not been any update on how serious his issue is. He came off the field with tears in his eyes. The 34-year-old seems to have an issue with his groin.

This is also a worrying sign for Real Madrid fans as the new season is now that far away.

Senne Lammens will have a tough test to go through. He has a chance to become a hero for Belgium, but it was not quite possible. Lammens was beaten after Mikel Merino tapped the ball into the back of the net in the 88th minute.

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