Major Blow for Belgium: International Star Tears Knee Ligament, Tournament Over

Pulse Sports Team 22:19 - 07 July 2026

Belgian international footballer Amadou Onana has torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the World Cup Round of 16 match against the USA (4-1) and will not play any further part in the tournament. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) confirmed the news after medical examinations.

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The 24-year-old Aston Villa midfielder was forced off in the 21st minute of the match. “This is devastating news for him personally and for the team,” team doctor Brahim Hacene was quoted by AP.

Onana featured in four of Belgium's five matches in the ongoing tournament. According to the RBFA, he will remain with the squad for the quarter-final clash against Spain, scheduled for Friday, July 10th, at 9:00 PM CEST in Inglewood.