Thibaut Courtois injured during Belgium's World Cup match against Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Thibaut Courtois left Belgium's World Cup quarterfinal against Spain in the 72nd minute due to a hamstring injury. The Real Madrid goalkeeper had been performing well before his exit, trying to play through pain after feeling tightness earlier in the match. Following his substitution, he expressed uncertainty about his future with the national team, indicating a possible break from international duty. Belgium was eliminated from the tournament after the match, which took place on July 10, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- •Courtois was substituted due to a hamstring injury in the quarterfinal match.
- •He voiced frustrations over his inability to play at 100% capacity.
- •Belgium's elimination from the World Cup occurred after the loss to Spain.
- •Courtois may take a break from international competitions moving forward.
- •Medical assessments will determine the severity of his injury.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Thibaut Courtois suffers injury in Belgium’s World Cup defeat to Spain
"Real Madrid goalkeeper forced off in tears before casting doubt over his immediate international future
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