Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana suffers ruptured ACL, out for World Cup

Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana suffers ruptured ACL, out for World Cup

"Unfortunately, the medical ‌examinations have confirmed that Amadou has suffered ‌a rupture of the ⁠anterior cruciate ligament," Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene said in a statement.

"This ​is devastating news, both for him personally ⁠and for ​the team."

The statement added that, having consulted with his club Aston ‌Villa, Onana will remain with the Belgium squad until at least after their quarter-final game against Spain on Friday.

Onana was replaced in the 21st minute of ‌Belgium's 4-1 win ​over the U.S. after ‌landing awkwardly, though he celebrated with his teammates on the pitch while using crutches after ⁠the ⁠game.