Senne Lammens' error sends Belgium out of World Cup quarter-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Belgium's World Cup run concluded with a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the quarter-finals on July 10, 2026. The match saw Senne Lammens make a crucial error in the 88th minute, allowing Mikel Merino to score the decisive goal. This result likely marks the end of the international careers for several key players from Belgium's golden generation, including Thibaut Courtois, Kevin de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Axel Witsel. Coach Rudi Garcia expressed disappointment for his veteran players after their final bid for glory ended prematurely. Belgium’s focus now shifts to developing younger talent for future competitions.
- •Belgium loses 2-1 to Spain in World Cup quarter-finals.
- •Senne Lammens concedes late goal after a mistake in the 88th minute.
- •Key players like Courtois, De Bruyne, Lukaku, and Witsel may retire from international duty.
- •Rudi Garcia expresses disappointment over the team's early exit.
- •Belgium aims to nurture younger players for upcoming competitions.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
- 11:14 PMBBC Sport — Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
"Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
"Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 11:14 PMLammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
- BBC SportJul 10, 2026, 11:14 PMLammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
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