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Lamine Yamal praises Thibaut Courtois ahead of Spain-Belgium clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:55 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Lamine Yamal praises Thibaut Courtois ahead of Spain-Belgium clash

Summary

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal expressed admiration for Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, calling him one of the world’s best ahead of Spain's quarter-final match against Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Yamal emphasized that overcoming Courtois' skill will be a significant challenge as Spain aims for a place in the semi-finals. With both teams having a past rivalry in the World Cup, the match is expected to be highly competitive. Courtois has been instrumental in Belgium’s World Cup journey so far, showcasing his experience and match-winning abilities.

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•Lamine Yamal praises Thibaut Courtois as one of the world's best.
•Yamal acknowledges the difficulty of facing Courtois in goal.
•Spain and Belgium meet in a quarter-final on July 9.
•Courtois has been crucial in Belgium’s World Cup run.
•Previous World Cup encounters include one win for each nation.

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7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal calls Real Madrid veteran ‘one of the best in the world’

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As Spain prepare for one of their toughest tests of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has reserved special praise for the player he believes could make the biggest difference for...
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