Thibaut Courtois discusses injury after Belgium's exit from World Cup

Thibaut Courtois spoke to the media following Belgium's 2-1 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup, marking Belgium's elimination from the tournament. Courtois played for 71 minutes despite experiencing significant pain in his quadriceps before being substituted. In his post-match interview, he expressed a desire for a break from international duty for at least a year, aiming to return for Euro qualifiers and the 2028 Euro. He emphasized the need for rest after a grueling season and looked forward to rejoining Real Madrid. Belgium's World Cup run is now concluded.

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