JAKARTA - Belgian goalkeeper and Real Madrid, Thibaut Courtois, have been diagnosed with back problems ahead of the two events ahead of him, the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers and the 2025 Club World Cup.
The news of the injury was shared by Real Madrid on Sunday, June 1, 2025, local time.
According to Spanish media, the 33-year-old required a week-long break and treatment.
He will miss the opening match of Group J of the 2026 UEFA Zone Qualification World Cup when he travels to North Macedonia, Friday, June 6, 2025, and at home to Wales on Monday, June 9, 2025, local time.
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However, he was supposed to be available for the opening match of the 2025 Club World Cup with Real Madrid against Al Hilal in Miami on 18 June 2025.
Courtois has been diagnosed with sakroiliitis, which is inflammation of the joints that connects the lower spine with the pelvis.
"After tests carried out on Thibaut Courtois by Real Madrid medical services, he has been diagnosed with sakroiliitis. Recovery will be monitored," Real Madrid said in a statement.
The injury causes pain and stiffness in the back and hips.
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