Courtois reveals removal from Belgium's WhatsApp group amid national team return talks

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed he was removed from the national team's players' WhatsApp group while discussing his possible return to the squad.

• Courtois said in a DAZN interview he was removed from the players' group used for exchanging information such as training schedules.
• Courtois said he seriously considered retiring from international football after the 2026 World Cup but decided to continue.
• Van Bommel told Courtois he was not required to join the September camp and offered a possible return in November, the goalkeeper said.
• Courtois denied demanding a guaranteed starting role, saying he never assumes he will play automatically when joining the team.