Courtois hints 2026 World Cup may be his final tournament

Thibaut Courtois stated that the 2026 World Cup may be his final tournament at international level. The Belgium goalkeeper told journalists: "I think this is my last World Cup."

Courtois has started two Group G matches for Belgium: a 1-1 draw with Egypt and a 0-0 draw with Iran. At club level, he has been with Real Madrid since 2018, winning multiple Champions League and La Liga titles during his time in Spain.

In the 2025-26 season, Courtois made 45 appearances across all competitions for Real Madrid, keeping 17 clean sheets while conceding 43 goals.