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Belgium substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens spilled a rebound from Pau Cubarsi, allowing Mikel Merino to score the late winner as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, eliminating Belgium. Lammens had come on for the injured Courtois and faced heavy online criticism after the costly mistake.
Belgium’s World Cup quarterfinal against Spain ended in a 1-0 defeat after a spate of injuries and a late substitution. Thibaut Courtois left the field with an apparent injury, and 24-year-old Senne Lammens made his World Cup debut only to parry a shot straight to Mikel Merino for the rebound and the winner. Courtois said he could have stayed on, while coach Rudi Garcia defended the decision to protect players. The setback marks the possible end of Belgium’s golden generation, though young talents like Joaquin Seys and Doku offered hope for the future.
Manchester United's young signings Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens have sparked optimism for a Champions League return, with Lammens delivering crucial saves in a 10-game unbeaten run and the club shifting its European aim from the Europa League to the continent's top competition.
Senne Lammens made his debut for Manchester United as goalkeeper, earning mixed reviews with notable saves and some mishaps, amid fan humor and high expectations. The match marked a positive step with a clean sheet, but the team faces upcoming tough fixtures that will test their progress under coach Ruben Amorim, who is under pressure to deliver consistent results.