World Cup 2026: Belgium Held by Egypt
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Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in their 2026 World Cup opener. Emam Ashour scored for Egypt in the first half, and an own goal by Mohamed Hany equalized for Belgium. Both teams earned one point in their opening Group G game.
Zlatan Ibrahimoviฤ Slams Belgium Coach Garcia Over World Cup Goalkeeper Decision
- Zlatan Ibrahimoviฤ heavily criticized Belgium's coach, Rudi Garcia, following their 2-1 quarter-final loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup. - Ibrahimoviฤ questioned Garcia's decision to substitute injured goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with Matz Sels instead of Koen Casteels. - The former striker believes Garcia and the goalkeeping coach should be ashamed of their choices.
Courtois questions Belgium future after World Cup exit
- Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois questioned his future with the national team after their 2026 World Cup exit. - He suggested taking a break from the Nations League and potentially returning foโฆ
Controversial calls overshadow Spain's World Cup semifinal qualification over Belgium
- Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, but the match featured two controversial penalty incidents. - The first incident involved a potential handball by Aymerโฆ
Spain defeats Belgium 2-1 to reach World Cup semifinals, will face France
- Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. - Spain will face France in the semifinals, marking their first semifinal appearance since 2010. - Fabiรกn Ruiz scored the openingโฆ
Courtois Injury, Lammens Error Seal Belgium's World Cup Exit
- Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois left the match injured in the 67th minute, possibly in his last World Cup appearance. - Substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens made a decisive error in the 88th miโฆ
Courtois Questions Substitution After Belgium's World Cup Exit
- Belgium's World Cup journey ended in the quarterfinals with a 2-1 loss to Spain. - Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois expressed frustration, stating he wanted to continue playing despite being substituted.โฆ
Courtois injured in Belgium's World Cup exit
- Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to advance to the 2026 World Cup semifinals. - Belgium's star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suffered a muscular injury and left the match in tears. - Courtois's replacement,โฆ
