Thibaut Courtois said he wants to take a year off from Belgium's national team after their World Cup elimination and then return for Euro 2028 qualifying, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12).
Thibaut Courtois, Belgium's first-choice goalkeeper, announced his intention to take a one-year break from international duty following the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The statement, reported by N12 sports journalist Ben Goldfriend, comes as Belgium exits the tournament. Courtois indicated he would return for the Euro 2028 qualifying campaign. No further details on the reasons for the break or the national team's response have been reported yet.
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