Rudi Garcia faces criticism for crucial goalkeeper substitution in World Cup loss
Rudi Garcia faced backlash after substituting injured goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois during Belgium's World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain on Friday. Replacement Senne Lammens made a critical error that led to Spain's winning goal. Critics question Garcia's decision and approach as the Belgian federation reviews his coaching future ahead of the 2028 Euros.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 19:03 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC
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