Fabián Ruiz
Spain midfielder who scored the opening goal in the quarter-final win over Belgium.
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How did Fabián Ruiz's opener set up Spain's World Cup quarter-final win over Belgium?
Timeline for Fabián Ruiz
Turned in a rebound to put Spain ahead in the 30th minute
2026 FIFA World Cup: Merino winner sends Spain past BelgiumWho scored Spain's first goal against Belgium at the World Cup?
What club does Fabián Ruiz play for?
Background
Fabián Ruiz turned in a rebound in the 30th minute to put Spain ahead in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Belgium, a goal that put La Roja on course for the semi-finals.
Ruiz is an attacking midfielder who moved to Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli in 2023 after starting his senior career at Real Betis. Comfortable both as a deep-lying playmaker and further forward, he has been a fixture in Spain's midfield since making his senior debut in 2018, prized for his range of passing and ability to arrive late into the box. He was part of the Spain squad that won Euro 2024, scoring in the final against England.
His World Cup quarter-final goal extended a run of scoring in major tournament knockout football that has become a hallmark of his international career, reinforcing his status as one of the more reliable goal threats from midfield in Luis de la Fuente's Spain side.
