Belgium Hit Back After Spain’s Fast Start

News Desk

Spain and Belgium went into the half-time break level at 1-1 after a fiercely contested opening 45 minutes in their FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash, with both teams showing attacking intent in a match that remains finely poised.

Spain made the brighter start and were rewarded in the 30th minute when Fabian Ruiz broke the deadlock with a composed finish, giving La Roja an early advantage after sustained pressure.

Belgium, however, refused to be unsettled and quickly responded. Their persistence paid off 11 minutes later when Charles De Ketelaere found the back of the net to restore parity and shift the momentum back in Belgium’s favour.

The equalizer transformed the contest into an open exchange, with both sides creating opportunities and testing each other’s defensive organization. Spain’s early dominance was met by Belgium’s determination and counter-attacking threat, ensuring neither team could establish full control.

As the players headed into the dressing rooms with the score tied at 1-1, the quarter-final remained evenly balanced, setting up a tense second half with a place in the World Cup semi-finals at stake.

Both Spain and Belgium now face 45 more minutes to find the decisive moment that could define their tournament journey. Both Spain and Belgium now face 45 more minutes to find the decisive moment that could define their tournament journey.