Thibaut Courtois Set for 20th World Cup Match as Belgium Faces U.S. With Three Uncertainties
Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to play his 20th FIFA World Cup match when Belgium faces the United States in the Round of 16, according to a team statement. Garcia confirmed three players remain in doubt for the encounter, though specific injuries or conditions were not disclosed.
The match will mark a milestone for Courtois.
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Garcia declined to comment on questions about Trump when asked directly.
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Three players are “in doubt” for the Round of 16 clash, though no names were released. The team’s training session on Friday in Seattle saw 23 players participate. Kevin De Bruyne and Thomas Mechele were present at training Sunday.
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