Courtois calls Senegal stronger than the USA after World Cup exit

Your World Cup exit still has people talking

Senegal pushed Belgium harder than anyone expected in the round of 32. Thibaut Courtois said it plainly after his team beat the United States, Senegal were the tougher opponent. "A stronger side than the USA," the Belgian keeper admitted. High praise, and it stings.

The 3–2 loss ended your tournament. Iliman Ndiaye broke his silence on the exit later, calling it painful. He is back with Everton now, but that one will linger.

A team that earned respect from the very side that knocked them out. That says something about where Senegal stood at this World Cup.

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The elimination tracker on r/soccer shows Senegal as the only CAF team to exit in the round of 32 alongside Egypt, who fell in the round of 16. The thread has fans noting how thin the margins were, several pointed to the Belgium match as one of the best performances by an African side this tournament. Read the full discussion here.