Thibaut Courtois exits Belgium game against Spain with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Thibaut Courtois left Belgium's World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain on July 10 after suffering an upper leg injury. The goalkeeper was replaced by Senne Lammens in the 71st minute with the score tied at 1-1. Courtois, visibly emotional as he exited, had made four saves prior to his departure. This marks Courtois' fourth World Cup appearance and he has been a key player for Belgium throughout the tournament. Belgium aims to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2018.
- •Courtois suffered an injury in the 67th minute of the match.
- •He had made four saves before being substituted.
- •Belgium was tied 1-1 against Spain at the time of the substitution.
- •Senne Lammens replaced Courtois, making his World Cup debut.
- •Courtois has played in 21 World Cup matches, the second-most by a goalkeeper.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — What happened to Thibaut Courtois? Why Begium goalie left game vs. Spain and who replaced him
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Thibaut Courtois injury update: Why Belgium goalkeeper left vs. Spain
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Injured Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois leaves World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain
"Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois left his team's World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain in the second half with an apparent injury Friday. Courtois was in tears on the Belgium sideline after he was replaced by Senne Lammens in the 71st minute of a 1-1 match.
"Belgium suffered a major blow late in its World Cup quarterfinal game against Spain as goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois exited with an injury.
"Here's what we know about Thibaut Courtois' premature exit in Belgium's quarterfinals matchup against Spain.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:57 PMWhat happened to Thibaut Courtois? Why Begium goalie left game vs. Spain and who replaced him
Here's what we know about Thibaut Courtois' premature exit in Belgium's quarterfinals matchup against Spain.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:56 PMThibaut Courtois injury update: Why Belgium goalkeeper left vs. Spain
Belgium suffered a major blow late in its World Cup quarterfinal game against Spain as goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois exited with an injury.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:47 PMInjured Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois leaves World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois left his team's World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain in the second half with an apparent injury Friday. Courtois was in tears on the Belgium sideline after he was replaced by Senne Lammens in the 71st minute of a 1-1 match.
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