Charles De Ketelaere headed in Belgium's second-half goal as Spain and Belgium played to a 1-1 draw, a result that kept the match level and moved the winner's path toward France in the semifinal.
It was another tight meeting between two teams with a long history. Belgium have not beaten Spain in their last 11 encounters, and this was the third time the sides had met at the World Cup.
The draw also fit into a broader pattern between the countries. In 1986, Belgium drew 1-1 with Spain and then won on penalties in the World Cup quarterfinals. Four years later, Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup group stage.
What the result means
For Belgium, De Ketelaere's header provided the key moment in a game they needed to stay in. For Spain, the draw was enough to keep the matchup alive, with France waiting for the winner on the other side.
Belgium also entered the match under pressure, having lost their last five matches. That added weight to every chance, and De Ketelaere's finish gave them the response they needed on the night.
