Dani Olmo
Spain midfielder whose shot was parried by Courtois to set up Ruiz's opening goal.
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How did Dani Olmo help create Spain's opening goal against Belgium?
Timeline for Dani Olmo
Forced Courtois into a save that Ruiz turned in for the opener
2026 FIFA World Cup: Merino winner sends Spain past BelgiumWho set up Fabián Ruiz's goal against Belgium?
What club does Dani Olmo play for?
Background
Dani Olmo forced a save from Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois that Fabián Ruiz turned in for Spain's opening goal in the 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Belgium.
Olmo is an attacking midfielder who moved to Barcelona from RB Leipzig in 2024, and before that spent his early career largely outside Spain, including a formative spell at Dinamo Zagreb. Versatile enough to play across midfield and attack, he was a key part of the Spain squad that won Euro 2024, finishing as the tournament's joint-top scorer.
His continued involvement in Spain's build-up play at this World Cup, culminating in the assist for Ruiz's opener against Belgium, reflects the creative role he has occupied in the national side since establishing himself as a regular under Luis de la Fuente.
