"I really can't stand it when my four leaders are called 'veterans'. It is ugly. It is awful," Belgium coach Rudi Garcia had said a few days ago during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Thibaut Courtois rallied behind Belgium substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens on Saturday after the Manchester United stopper's agonising late blunder gifted Spain a 2-1 victory in their World Cup quarterfinal.

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