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Fabián Ruiz gives Spain lead over Belgium in World Cup quarterfinal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:45 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Fabián Ruiz gives Spain lead over Belgium in World Cup quarterfinal

Summary

Fabián Ruiz scored to give Spain a 1-0 lead against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 10 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California. Ruiz's goal came after a strong buildup play and a rebound finish. Luis de la Fuente's decision to start Ruiz over Pedri proved effective as Spain looked to advance to the semifinals against France. Belgium, missing captain Youri Tielemans due to injury, is competing for an equalizer after this setback.

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By the Numbers

•Ruiz scored his first goal of the tournament in the 30th minute.
•Spain has maintained a shutout streak since the 2022 World Cup.
•Belgium's Tielemans was injured during warmups, impacting their lineup.
•The winner will face France in the semifinals.

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10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Fabián Ruiz Fires Spain Ahead of Belgium in Quarterfinal: How the Goal Scored

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