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Ruiz Scores, Spain Beats Belgium 1-0, Advances to Face France

7/10/2026

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Summary

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Spain led 1-0 after Fabián Ruiz scored in the 29th minute of the World Cup quarter-final versus Belgium at SoFi Stadium on July 10, 2026.
The goal marked Spain’s first knockout win since 2010 and extended its unbeaten run to 35 matches (26-9-0) since March 2024.
Betting listed Spain at –325 and Belgium at +250, with Opta giving Spain a 59.3% chance to win in regulation.
The winner will face France in Dallas.

History

Historical Context

Spain’s 1-0 quarter-final win over Belgium on 10 July 2026 ends the knockout-stage drought that began after their historic 2010 World Cup triumph, when Andrés Iniesta’s extra-time goal gave Spain its first title and made it the first European nation to win abroad. The victory follows a 35-match unbeaten run in major tournaments that defined the nation’s “golden age.”

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Story summary

Spain led 1-0 after Fabián Ruiz scored in the 29th minute of the World Cup quarter-final versus Belgium at SoFi Stadium on July 10, 2026.
The goal marked Spain’s first knockout win since 2010 and extended its unbeaten run to 35 matches (26-9-0) since March 2024.
Betting listed Spain at –325 and Belgium at +250, with Opta giving Spain a 59.3% chance to win in regulation.
The winner will face France in Dallas.

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