Belgium Ends Spain's Remarkable World Cup Clean Sheet Run in Quarterfinal Clash

Belgium became the first team to breach Spain's defence at the 2026 World Cup, ending a historic streak in the quarterfinals. Charles De Ketelaere's equaliser cancelled out Fabian Ruiz's opener, but more importantly it snapped La Roja's run of six consecutive World Cup matches without conceding a goal. Spain had not been scored against since the 2022 group stage loss to Japan. The goal also ended goalkeeper Unai Simon's personal perfect record at the tournament, as he had kept a clean sheet in every match prior to the quarterfinal.