California, July 10 -- Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia said his team had nothing to be ashamed of despite their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal defeat against Spain, insisting the players could be proud of their campaign, according to The Athletic.

Speaking after Belgium's loss, Garcia said the team learned from the defeat and gained valuable experience from their World Cup journey.

"It was really simple -- that we could be proud of our World Cup. We learned through defeat. I don't think we've got anything to feel humiliated about," Garcia said after the match, as quoted by The Athletic.

Garcia also pointed to a series of setbacks during the game, including injuries to key players, which disrupted Belgium's plans against Spain.

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