Belgium Leaves the World Cup
比利時退出世界盃
Introduction
Belgium lost 2-1 to Spain. Now, they are out of the 2026 World Cup.
比利時以1比2輸給西班牙。現在，他們已無緣參加2026年世界盃。
Main Body
The goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had a leg injury. Coach Rudi Garcia changed him for Senne Lammens. Lammens made a mistake and Spain scored a goal. Some people are angry, but others help Lammens.
守門員Thibaut Courtois腿部受傷。教練Rudi Garcia由Senne Lammens接替他。Lammens犯了錯誤，導致西班牙攻入一球。有些人感到憤怒，但也有人支持Lammens。
Old stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku are now older. They were very good in 2018. Now, new young players are joining the team.
像Kevin De Bruyne和Romelu Lukaku這樣的老將現在年紀較大了。他們在2018年時表現非常出色。現在，有年輕新球員正加入球隊。
Coach Rudi Garcia's contract ends this month. He might leave the team. Also, Courtois wants to rest from the national team for one year to get better.
教練Rudi Garcia的合約將於本月到期。他可能會離開球隊。此外，Courtois希望在國家隊休息一年以康復傷勢。
Conclusion
Belgium is out of the tournament. The team needs new players and a new plan.
比利時被淘汰出局。球隊需要新球員以及新計劃。
Vocabulary Learning
⏳ Now vs. Then
Look at how the text describes the team. We use different words for the past and the present.
Past (2018)
- "They were very good"
- Rule: Use 'were' for more than one person in the past.
Present (2026)
- "They are out"
- "Players are joining"
- Rule: Use 'are' for more than one person right now.
The Shift Past Present Were Are
🧩 'People' Words
Notice how the text groups people:
- Some people (a part of the group) angry
- Others (the other part of the group) helpful
Use this pattern to describe a group with two different opinions.