2026 World Cup: Has Belgium now become one of 'those teams'? Fate reminds Rudi Garcia of the lesson of humility

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 10, 2026Country: Belgium

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2026 World Cup: Has Belgium now become one of 'those teams'? Fate reminds Rudi Garcia of the lesson of humility

After eliminating Senegal in the final minutes (3-2), Belgium was beaten by Spain in a similar scenario at the 2026 World Cup. Rudi Garcia's comment calling Senegal one of 'those teams' that lose structure late in the game sparked controversy. The irony of fate underscores the importance of humility in football.

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