- Belgium and Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup and a significant portion of the upcoming season due to a knee injury.
- Onana sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the first half of Belgium's 4-1 last-16 victory against the USA, an injury that typically requires at least six months for recovery.
- The 24-year-old's knee buckled without opponent contact, and he was later seen on crutches and wearing a knee brace after being substituted.
- In the match, Belgium secured a 4-1 win over the USA in Seattle, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice, and Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku adding further goals.
- This victory sends Belgium into the World Cup quarter-finals for the third time in four tournaments, where they are set to face European champions Spain in Los Angeles.
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