Courtois Confident Belgium Can Upset Spain in Quarter-Final
Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper for the Belgium National Football Team, stated that Belgium has the capability to beat Spain in their quarter-final match at the 2026 World Cup. He noted that every tournament has its surprises and that Belgium's strong squad can create an upset against the European champions.
Courtois mentioned that Spain is a favorite due to their excellent possession and quick pressing game, which can exploit defensive weaknesses. He reflected on Belgium's journey, where they initially struggled in the group phase but managed to top their group after a decisive 5-1 victory over New Zealand.
Courtois also referenced Spain's recent performance, where they came back from two goals down to win 3-2 against Senegal in extra time. The match between Spain and Belgium is scheduled for Friday, with other matches including Norway vs.
England and Argentina vs. Switzerland taking place over the weekend.
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