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Belgium coach Rudi Garcia fears Onana injury ahead of Spain match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:19 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia fears Onana injury ahead of Spain match

Summary

Belgium's head coach Rudi Garcia expressed concern that midfielder Amadou Onana may miss the World Cup quarter-finals against Spain on Friday due to a knee injury. Onana was substituted in the 21st minute following an incident where he appeared to overstretch his right knee. Garcia indicated the injury might be serious, complicating Belgium’s preparations after their 4-1 victory over the United States in the round of 16. The team faces Spain at Lumen Field in a crucial knockout stage encounter.

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•Amadou Onana was injured in the match against the United States.
•Garcia suspects Onana will miss the quarter-final against Spain.
•Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the previous round.
•The quarter-final match is scheduled for this Friday.
•Onana was subbed off in the 21st minute due to the injury.

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5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium coach fears Onana won't be available for Spain clash

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Belgium coach Rudi Garcia fears that midfielder Amadou Onana won't be available for the World Cup quarter-finals against Spain on Friday due to injury. "I'm afraid Amadou will miss the next game in the tournament.
— Yahoo Sports

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