Courtois sees Belgium getting better and believes they can beat Spain
- Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes his team can upset Spain in Friday's World Cup quarter-final, expressing confidence in their squad's ability to compete.
- The Red Devils topped their group after beating New Zealand 5-1, then scraped past Senegal by recovering from two goals down to win 3-2 after extra time.
- Courtois, rated among the best keepers in world football, lived in Spain for 11 years playing for Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, understanding Spain's possession-based threat.
- Spain advanced after substitute Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute against Portugal on Monday; Courtois emphasized Lamine Yamal is "incredibly talented in one-on-one situations."
- "Everyone on our team realises it's possible," Courtois told reporters Wednesday, noting surprises occur in every tournament including the Champions League and Europa League.
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Belgian nogometna representative ima na svetovnem prvenstvu v Kanadi, ZDA in Mehiki nove težave. Krovna zveza RBFA meni, da so pogoji za training pred četrtfinalom neustrezni, zato je vložila novo pritožbo. Pri mednarodni zvezi Fifi so hitro ukrepali, lastniki igrišča pa so osupli.
The Belgian goalkeeper of Real Madrid also recognizes that Luis de la Fuente's selection is "favorite" and that it will be "a special match".
Everyone on our team realises its possible: Courtois backs Belgium to spring Spain upset in FIFA World Cup QF clash - The Tribune
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes the Red Devils are peaking at the right time and is confident they have what it takes to pull off a major upset against European champions Spain when the two sides meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals on Friday (local time).
"Everyone on our team realises it's possible": Thibaut Courtois backs Belgium to spring Spain upset in FIFA World Cup QF clash
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes the Red Devils are peaking at the right time and is confident they have what it takes to pull off a major upset against European champions Spain when the two sides meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals on Friday.
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