Thibaut Courtois has come to Belgium’s rescue.
The Real Madrid shot-stopper was called into action after just 10 minutes of Wednesday evening’s Group F game against Canada.
After handling the ball inside his own area, Belgium’s Yannick Carrasco conceded a blatant spot-kick.
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However, despite being his country’s most high-profile player, Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, who was tasked with converting, fluffed his lines and fell victim to a brilliant save from Courtois.
Early drama! ?
Alphonso Davies had the chance to put Canada in front but Thibaut Courtois saved his penalty! ? #BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 23, 2022