Belgium national team goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has expressed his absolute confidence in his country’s ability to overcome Spain and reach the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The veteran goalkeeper cited Egypt’s incredible performance against Argentina as proof that surprises are always present in this tournament across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The Pharaohs had taken a shocking 2-0 lead against Argentina in the Round of 16, but Lionel Messi’s teammates staged a dramatic comeback with three goals in the final 15 minutes, in a match filled with intense refereeing controversies.
Belgium’s Rebound and the Epic “La Roja” Clash
Despite a slow start to their World Cup campaign against Egypt and Iran, the Red Devils bounced back in spectacular fashion, securing three consecutive high-scoring victories:
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New Zealand (5-1)
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Senegal (3-2)
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United States (4-1)
With this fierce momentum, Belgium has set up a thrilling quarter-final showdown against the reigning European champions, Spain, scheduled for Friday.
Courtois’ Press Quotes: “Egypt Proved Anything is Possible”
Speaking to the media ahead of the highly anticipated match, Courtois said:
“We believe that anything is possible. We have a strong squad with great quality, and Spain must definitely take that into account.”
The Real Madrid star added:
“People were disappointed with our level during the group stage, but we corrected that in the knockout rounds, and we are improving game after game. Knocking out the European champions would be a massive achievement, and we have the confidence to do it.”
Reflecting on the unpredictable nature of the tournament, he continued:
“Every tournament has its surprises, whether in the UEFA Champions League or elsewhere. It always happens, and I believe we are capable of being one of those surprises.”
Courtois concluded by praising the African giants:
“We all saw what Egypt did against Argentina, whom I consider one of the main favorites for the World Cup title, alongside Spain, France, and England.”
