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Belgium's Thibaut Courtois Criticizes US Over Disrespect Ahead of World Cup Victory
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First reported by Ynet · 10 hours ago
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Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals after a controversy involving player eligibility and US President Trump's intervention. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois criticized the US for disrespect, expressing confidence in Belgium's victory. Belgium will face Spain next in the quarterfinals.
- 01Belgium defeated the US 4-1 to reach the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals.
- 02Florian Balogun played despite a red card due to intervention by US President Trump.
- 03Thibaut Courtois accused the US team of disrespect before the match.
- 04Courtois was confident Belgium would win against the US but was wary of Senegal.
- 05Belgium has improved throughout the tournament after a hesitant start.
- 06Belgium will face European champions Spain in the quarterfinals.
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