WORLD CUP | Courtois Returns to Real Madrid Amid Uncertainty Over Severity of World Cup Injury

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois returned to the club’s Valdebebas training ground after Belgium’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the severity of his injury is still unclear until he undergoes a full medical assessment, according to Yahoo Sports. Courtois was forced off holding the upper outside of his left thigh during Belgium’s 2-1 quarter-final loss to Spain, with Senne Lammens replacing him; speculation he could miss four to eight weeks has not been confirmed by the player or club.