A soccer fan who fell from the upper tier of King Baudouin Stadium during a World Cup qualifier between Belgium and Wales was taken to the hospital for checks on his injuries.

A Wales football fan was hurt after falling from the stands during Monday night's World Cup qualifier in Belgium. Scott Rees, 29, fell from the upper tier into the lower tier at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels and was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

Group J qualifying for the 2026 World Cup continues Monday when Belgium takes on Wales in a key battle for the UEFA spots in the 2026 World Cup.

By Mark Gleeson BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Wales manager Craig Bellamy said his side are still on track to qualify for the World Cup despite slipping from top spot in their group following a 4-3 defeat in Belgium on Monday.

Craig Bellamy could not make it ten games undefeated as his Wales side lost 4-3 to Belgium in a World Cup qualifier. Bellamy's team did well to come from three goals down to draw level. However, a late Kevin De Bruyne goal won it for Belgium on their home turf.

Wales face Belgium on Monday, renewing a rivalry which has defined the ups and downs of their respective golden generations.

Wales manager Craig Bellamy said his side are still on track to qualify for the World Cup despite slipping from top spot in their group following a 4-3 defeat in Belgium on Monday.