Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
Summary
Belgium lost 2-1 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, marking the likely end for some of their best players from the past decade. The defeat came after a late mistake by goalkeeper Senne Lammens, allowing Spain to score the winning goal. This match may be the final World Cup for key players like Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Axel Witsel.Key Facts
- Belgium was defeated by Spain 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
- Goalkeeper Senne Lammens made a late error that led to Spain's winning goal.
- Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Axel Witsel have been central to Belgium’s national team since 2014.
- This match may be the last World Cup appearance for several veteran Belgian players.
- Belgium had their best World Cup result in 2018, finishing third.
- Despite strong talent, Belgium never won a major international tournament during this era.
- The Belgian team included other players likely ending their World Cup careers, such as Leandro Trossard and Thomas Meunier.
- The team’s manager, Rudi Garcia, expressed disappointment that veteran players won’t have another chance to progress further.
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