Belgium captain Youri Tielemans injured before World Cup quarterfinal against Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Youri Tielemans, captain of Belgium, suffered an injury during warm-ups ahead of the team's World Cup quarterfinal against Spain on July 11. He has been replaced in the starting lineup by Hans Vanaken. This injury comes as Belgium aims to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. The match is part of a knockout format, eliminating teams after each round until a champion is crowned.
- •Youri Tielemans injured in warm-ups for Belgium vs. Spain
- •Hans Vanaken replaces Tielemans in the starting lineup
- •Match scheduled for July 11 in Inglewood
- •Belgium aims to advance in the knockout stage
- •The tournament features 32 teams in single-elimination format
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium goalkeeper injured, leaves World Cup quarterfinal vs. Spain
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium captain Youri Tielemans injured in warm-up ahead of World Cup quarterfinal vs. Spain
"Belgium's starting goalkeeper went down grabbing his thigh during the team's World Cup quarterfinal match v. Spain. He was replaced in the 71st minute
"Belgium suffered a major blow ahead of kickoff of its World Cup quarterfinal against Spain on Friday, July 11.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:36 PMBelgium goalkeeper injured, leaves World Cup quarterfinal vs. Spain
Belgium's starting goalkeeper went down grabbing his thigh during the team's World Cup quarterfinal match v. Spain. He was replaced in the 71st minute
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 7:05 PMBelgium captain Youri Tielemans injured in warm-up ahead of World Cup quarterfinal vs. Spain
Belgium suffered a major blow ahead of kickoff of its World Cup quarterfinal against Spain on Friday, July 11.
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