Belgium replaces Tielemans with Vanaken ahead of Spain quarter-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Belgium has made a last-minute change to its lineup for the World Cup quarter-final against Spain, with Youri Tielemans sidelined due to injury. Just 12 minutes before kick-off, Tielemans was replaced by Hans Vanaken after sustaining a reported hamstring injury during the warm-up. Tielemans previously played a crucial role in Belgium's advancement to this stage, scoring twice in the round of 32 against Senegal. Vanaken, who made an impact as a substitute in the previous match against the USA, will now be tasked with holding the midfield against a strong Spanish side. The match is taking place in Los Angeles.
- •Youri Tielemans replaced by Hans Vanaken before the match against Spain.
- •Injury occurred during warm-up; Tielemans reportedly has a hamstring issue.
- •Belgium reached the quarter-finals after defeating Senegal.
- •Spain progressed by eliminating Portugal in the previous round.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium forced into last-minute team change after Youri Tielemans injury blow before Spain clash
"Tielemans sustained an injury in the warm-up and has been replaced by Hans Vanaken in the team to face Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals
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