Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois has hinted that he could represent his national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Belgian goalkeeper has stayed away from his national team setup following a fallout with coach Domenico Tedesco.
In June 2023, Tedesco handed the armband to Romelu Lukaku in Kevin De Bruyne's absence. The decision irked Courtois, who left the training camp, further straining his relationship with the manager.
Courtois has appeared 102 times for Belgium in his career and has been one of their most important players. However, he was not part of the squad for Euro 2024 due to the ongoing rift.
Meanwhile, the 32-year-old has been extremely successful with Real Madrid, registering 104 clean sheets from 256 appearances to date. It appears that he could return to the national fold in the coming months, especially with the World Cup around the corner.
