BELGIUM MIDFIELDER AMADOU ONANA SUFFERS RUPTURED ACL, OUT FOR WORLD CUP
Belgium’s Amadou Onana has faced a significant setback, as the team has confirmed that he has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during the World Cup match against the USA. The injury was sustained in the last-16 victory and was officially announced by the team on Tuesday.
The Belgium team doctor, Brahim Hacene, expressed deep concern regarding Onana’s injury, stating, “Unfortunately, the medical examinations have confirmed that Amadou has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. This is devastating news, both for him personally and for the team.”
In a show of solidarity, Onana will remain with his teammates until the completion of their quarter-final match against Spain, set for Friday, even consulting with his club, Aston Villa, regarding his situation.
Onana’s injury occurred during a crucial moment in Belgium’s impressive 4-1 victory over the United States. He had to be substituted in the 21st minute after landing awkwardly. Despite his injury, he managed to celebrate with his teammates post-match, albeit utilizing crutches.
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
The ongoing 2026 World Cup is being hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11th to July 19th. This tournament is notable for featuring 48 national teams and utilizing 16 state-of-the-art stadiums for the matches.
Fans can follow the match schedule and times, monitor group standings, and access viewing information through various platforms as the excitement builds for the knockout stages.
In light of Onana’s injury, the Belgium squad will need to rally together to maintain their momentum as they prepare for the next challenge ahead in the tournament.
