Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after a tense 1-1 draw with Belgium, which was decided by a penalty shootout. Fabian Ruiz broke the deadlock in the 30th minute with a well-taken goal following a save from Thibaud Courtois. Belgium equalized through a powerful header by De Ketelaere, ending Spain’s 649-minute unbeaten run in defense. The match saw intense physical play, with Courtois requiring medical attention after a leg injury in the second half. Despite the adversity, Belgium fought hard but couldn’t secure a win, leading to a dramatic shootout where Spain emerged victorious.
The victory sets up a high-profile semi-final clash between Spain and France. NovaTube News delivers live video news from YouTube, sourcing content via the YouTube Data API. No account registration is needed, and only minimal technical data—such as device and browser type—is collected for service improvement. All videos are hosted on YouTube, and users are directed to YouTube’s platform when viewing content. The site uses essential cookies to maintain functionality and does not track personal information beyond what is necessary.