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Thibaut Courtois left the field in tears during Belgium's clash against Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals after suffering an injury. Thibaut Courtois was forced off in tears during Belgium’s 2026 World Cup quarterfinal clash against Spain at Los Angeles Stadium, with the match level at 1-1 thanks to goals from Fabian Ruiz and Charles De Ketelaere. The Real Madrid goalkeeper had kept Belgium in the contest with five saves before going down with an apparent leg injury in the 69th minute, during a hydration break. He initially appeared to be fine to continue, but Belgium ultimately opted to substitute him, bringing on Senne Lammens in his place. Courtois was visibly emotional as he walked off, wiping away tears while being embraced by his teammates. Despite representing Belgium, Spanish fans in the stands gave him a warm ovation as he left the pitch, a reflection of the status he holds in Madrid after years as one of Real Madrid’s most decorated players. Thibaut Courtois was visibly emotional after having to sub off for Belgium 🇧🇪Senne Lammens comes on to replace him pic.twitter.com/SAf0VxNdaZ— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 10, 2026 *Developing story
Belgium face Spain in a crucial 2026 World Cup quarterfinal clash, where Romelu Lukaku will begin the match on the bench. Belgium face Spain in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, and manager Rudi Garcia is once again leaving Romelu Lukaku out of his starting lineup. Garcia continues to trust Charles De Ketelaere as a false nine up front, the same setup that has anchored Belgium’s attack since the group stage, with Lukaku kept in reserve as an option off the bench. Part of the decision to use Lukaku as a sub stems from his injury-plagued season leading up to the World Cup. The striker was injured during the preseason with Napoli and was limited to just 64 minutes of action across seven appearances. That lack of sharpness put his World Cup spot in real doubt heading into the tournament, but Rudi Garcia ultimately trusted the veteran forward, naming him to the final roster in North America. Romelu Lukaku celebrates a goal for Belgium vs the USMNT. (Getty Images) Lukaku’s impact as a substitute That role suits Lukaku just fine — he’s been most effective for Belgium precisely as a substitute this tournament, forcing an own goal in the opening draw with Egypt and scoring against New Zealand in the group finale. The one time Garcia did hand him a start during the group stage, against Iran, the striker struggled to get into the game, failing to register a shot before picking up a yellow card and being hauled off in the 73rd minute. Lukaku’s role coming off the bench paid off again in the Round of 32 against Senegal. Coming on at halftime with Belgium trailing 2-0, he scored in the 86th minute to spark a late comeback that forced extra time, where Belgium eventually secured the win. Additionally, the striker scored off the bench once again to seal a 4-1 victory over the USMNT in the Round of 16.
Watch Rabona TV's official 2026 World Cup quarter-final predictions video. Get expert score lines and tactical analysis for each game. The tournament structure has filtered out the noise, leaving just eight elite nations standing on the absolute threshold of footballing immortality at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Round of 16 delivered high-octane drama, agonizing penalty shootouts, and heavy-pedigree exclusions—leaving a hyper-competitive quarter-final matrix where there is officially no safety net and zero margin for strategic error. To navigate this elite tactical terrain, soccer analyst Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV has dropped a thorough, game-by-game preview guide detailing who will punch their ticket to the final four, where the tactical battle lines are drawn, and how the global brackets will shake out. From a massive cross-confederation rematch of a 2022 classic to an unprecedented heavyweight striker duel, the comprehensive video breakdown below exposes the structural adjustments that will mold the tournament’s semi-finalists. Watch: Full Quarter-Final Tactical Forecast Mapping the Elite Eight: Key Battles & Video Chapters The final eight features an exceptional blend of historical heavyweights, reigning holders, and history-making modern powerhouses. For those looking to slide directly to a specific sector of the bracket tree, the video guide coordinates every single fixture using explicit chronological chapters: Video Chapter Navigation Guide 00:00 – Intro: Outlining the physical constraints, scheduling structures, and baseline fatigue factors governing the quarter-final bracket.00:27 – France vs. Morocco: An epic reboot of the 2022 semi-final that the French secured 2-0. This time, the Atlas Lions march into the tie as the first African nation in soccer history to secure back-to-back quarter-final appearances.04:07 – Spain vs. Belgium: A classic European tactical collision. La Roja have looked completely impenetrable, navigating the entire tournament without conceding a single goal, but they must now choke out an in-form Belgian vanguard spearheaded by Romelu Lukaku and Charles De Ketelaere.07:04 – Norway vs. England: A historic, heavyweight focal point marking Norway’s first-ever appearance in a World Cup quarter-final. The fixture presents a mouth-watering direct forward duel as Erling Haaland clashes with England’s structural talisman Harry Kane.10:49 – Argentina vs. Switzerland: Lionel Scaloni’s reigning world champions continue their quest to become the first back-to-back crown holders since Brazil in 1962. With Lionel Messi leading the Golden Boot race, they face a stubbornly organized Swiss block appearing in the last eight for the first time in over 70 years.14:44 – FIFA’s dream come true: Breaking down the commercial landscape, structural narratives, and global television implications of this elite final-eight lineup.
