Thibaut Courtois highlights Belgium's comeback against Senegal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Thibaut Courtois emphasized the mentality that fueled Belgium's late comeback in their World Cup match against Senegal, where Belgium turned a 0-2 deficit into a 3-2 victory. The team's resilience parallels experiences Courtois has faced at Real Madrid. After struggling to maintain control early in the game, Belgium rallied with three late goals to secure advancement to the Round of 16. Courtois acknowledged that despite the initial struggle, the belief in the team's potential played a crucial role in the turnaround.
- •Belgium was down 0-2 but won 3-2 against Senegal.
- •Courtois compared his team's mentality to Real Madrid's experience.
- •Belgium scored three late goals to secure their victory.
- •This comeback is significant amidst Belgium's transition period.
- •Courtois acknowledged key moments that contributed to their win.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Thibaut Courtois compares Belgium comeback to Real Madrid mentality: ‘Have experienced that many times’
"Belgium looked destined for an early World Cup exit, but when the pressure intensified, Thibaut Courtois turned to a familiar source of inspiration: Real Madrid.The Red Devils found themselves 0-2 dow...
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