Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said Amadou Onana suffered ​a “serious injury” in Monday’s (July 6, 2026) 4-1 victory ‌over the United States that ​will almost certainly keep ⁠the midfielder out of Friday’s (July 10, 2026) World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain.

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Onana went ‌down in the 19th minute while marking the ‌U.S.’s Christian Pulisic and grabbed ‌his right knee in obvious ⁠pain. The 24-year-old attempted to continue but was replaced two minutes later by ​Hans Vanaken, ‌who went on to score the Red Devils’ third goal.

Garcia said after the match that ‌Onana’s injury was serious and ​called it the “one dark cloud over tonight.”

Onana ⁠had played a significant role in Belgium’s quick start at ‌Seattle Stadium, consistently disrupting the United States’ midfield connections and helping to execute the Red Devils’ plan to create a high-pressing game plan.

He was ‌seen on crutches and wearing a ​brace on his right knee during Belgium’s post-match celebration ⁠on the pitch.

“It’s not good news ⁠for him as an individual or for us ‌as a team,” Garcia said. “I do have the feeling that ​he is out.”