Wales Fan Hospitalized After Fall During Belgium World Cup Qualifier

A 29-year-old Wales football supporter was hospitalized after falling from the upper tier to the lower tier of the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels during the World Cup qualifier against Belgium. The fall occurred amid celebrations following Brennan Johnson's equalizing goal that brought the score to 3-3, and the fan sustained only a minor back injury, with hospital officials expecting his discharge within days. The Football Association of Wales confirmed the man was conscious and speaking after the incident, which was not captured on TV, and later confirmed his release from hospital. The match ended with Belgium winning 4-3, with a late goal from Kevin De Bruyne, and despite the loss, Wales manager Craig Bellamy praised his team's resilience and character. This incident follows a tragic death of a football fan who fell during the Nations League final in Munich, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at stadiums during high-tension moments. Around 4,500 Wales supporters had traveled to the match, which saw Wales come back from a 3-0 deficit before ultimately losing.