Belgium have found an equalizer against Spain in tonight's World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash, with Charles De Ketelaere heading in after Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring for the favorites.
Spain have mostly been flawless at this summer's World Cup, and they'll likely be seen as one of the favorites after winning Euro 2024 two years ago.
However, Belgium's team move that led to the equalizer is a testament to their determination and skill.
Charles De Ketelaere, who has performed well for his country at this World Cup, is a real threat in the air, and his header was quite close to Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon.
It's worth noting that Simon could have done better to keep out the shot, which has sparked debate over why David Raya, one of the world's best goalkeepers, is not starting for Spain.
Raya, who just won the Premier League title in 2025/26 and reached the Champions League final with the Gunners, has made some stunning saves in important games, and it's surprising that he hasn't been given more opportunities at this level.
Despite this, Simon is a fine goalkeeper, and there must be a reason he's established himself as his country's number one.
However, it's small details like these that can make all the difference at this level, and Raya's quick reflexes and reliability in close-range efforts make him a valuable asset.
