Amadou Onana suffers injury during USA vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

Onana was replaced early in the game due to injury.

Amadou Onana suffered a leg injury early during Belgium’s 4-1 round-of-16 triumph against the United States. The midfielder was on crutches after the game.

Onana was battling for the ball with USMNT sensation Christian Pulisic when they collided. He instantly collapsed to the ground, gripping his right knee as the Belgian staff arrived on the pitch to aid.

Onana stood up on his own. He made his way to the bench, hobbling, to see whether he could continue. Finally, Belgium made a substitute, replacing Onana with Hans Vanaken in the 21st minute.

Despite his early absence from the game, Belgium were able to hold onto their lead. They demolished the co-host nation 4-1. It set up their match against Spain in the quarter-final of the World Cup 2026.

Also read: Who is Hans Vanaken? Belgium goalscorer vs USA in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Which injury did Amadou Onana suffer against the USA?

Amadou Onana sustained a right knee injury during Belgium’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against the United States.

He will undergo scans that will determine the severity of his injury as well as his availability for their next game in the World Cup 2026. Despite being taken off, Amadou Onana’s injury didn’t look serious. The player returned to the pitch after full-time.

During Belgium’s post-match celebrations, Onana returned to the pitch using crutches to join his teammates.

Rudi Garcia will hope that his key man is available for one of the crucial matches of the World Cup, when Belgium return to action next.

Belgium will meet Spain in the quarterfinals at SoFi Stadium in Southern California on Friday, July 10.

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