RENTON (USA), July 8: Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana, who injured his right knee in the 19th minute of Monday’s 4-1 win against the United States in the round of 16, will miss the remainder of the World Cup.
In a statement released by the Belgian football federation, team doctor Brahim Hacene said medical examinations confirmed that Onana ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee.
The 24-year-old Onana appeared in four games at the World Cup for Belgium, and made his second start of the tournament against the US. Onana also played in two games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and scored a goal in a 5-2 blowout win over the US in a World Cup warmup match in March. He was replaced in the 21st minute on Monday by Hans Vanaken, who scored one of Belgium’s four goals. (AP)
