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Belgium Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals as Courtois Addresses Family Divisions
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First reported by Now 14 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois responding to American disrespect and discussing his family's divided loyalties ahead of their match against Spain.
- 01Belgium beat the U.S. 4-1 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.
- 02Courtois called U.S. comments disrespectful and praised Belgium’s strong performance.
- 03Polarin Balogun played despite a suspended ban after FIFA’s temporary lift.
- 04Courtois felt more confident against the U.S. than against Senegal.
- 05His wife Mishel Gerzig celebrated in the stands during the match.
- 06Courtois revealed family tensions due to their son’s upbringing in Spain.
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