Belgium Eliminated from Tournament After Courtois Injury and Goalkeeping Blunder

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the highly anticipated match between Spain and Belgium took a bitter turn in the second half with a significant setback for the Red Devils. Thibaut Courtois, Belgium’s dependable goalkeeper, sustained an injury during the game and was forced to leave the field. The substitution of Courtois with Koen Casteels marked a turning point in the game’s progression. In the closing minutes of the match, Casteels’ critical error in handling the ball, followed by weak goalkeeping in clearing a shot, provided an ideal opportunity for Mikel Merino. Merino capitalized on this mistake to breach Belgium’s defense, scoring the decisive goal and ensuring their exit from the competition. This result confirmed Spain’s advancement to the top four teams.