Belgium faces Spain in World Cup quarter-finals as Courtois discusses matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:27 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Belgium's Thibaut Courtois prepares for a quarter-final match against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 10. This will mark Courtois' first competitive meeting with Spain, a team he regards as a tournament favorite. He acknowledged Spain's quality and emphasized the need for Belgium to remain disciplined and focused to succeed. Courtois highlighted Spain’s attacking threats, particularly Lamine Yamal and Marc Cucurella, and mentioned Belgium's tactical plans to exploit spaces in the Spanish defense. The match is anticipated to be a challenging encounter for both sides.
- •Belgium meets Spain in World Cup quarter-finals on July 10.
- •Courtois values Spain's form and emphasizes the need for discipline.
- •He plans to counter Spain's attacking threats, including Yamal and Cucurella.
- •Belgium aims to exploit spaces behind Spain's defense.
- •Match significance heightened by Courtois' familiarity with Spanish players.
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Courtois Relishing First Competitive Meeting With Spain As Belgium Prepare For World Cup Quarter-final
"Real Madrid goalkeeper praises Spain's quality and outlines Belgium's tactical approach
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