FIFA Sets Half‑Minute Silence for Victims Before Spain‑Belgium Match

FIFA approved a half‑minute of silence to be observed before the Spain‑Belgium World Cup fixture, commemorating the victims of the tragic fire in Almería. The blaze resulted in 12 fatalities, 19 people missing and eight injuries, with four of the injured in critical condition.

This tribute joins other somber moments in the tournament, such as the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. FIFA officials emphasized the sport's responsibility to acknowledge and respect such humanitarian crises.