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Belgium substitutes Amadou Onana after injury against USA

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Belgium substitutes Amadou Onana after injury against USA

Summary

Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana left the round of 16 World Cup match against the United States due to a leg injury. The injury occurred when Onana collided with USMNT player Christian Pulisic, prompting immediate attention from the medical staff. Despite attempting to continue, Onana could not put weight on his right leg and was substituted in the 21st minute for Hans Vanaken. This marks Onana's second World Cup appearance, after scoring against the U.S. earlier this year.

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•Onana suffered a leg injury in the 21st minute.
•He collided with Christian Pulisic during a challenge.
•Belgium substituted Onana for Hans Vanaken.
•Onana has experience from a previous World Cup.
•This match is part of the World Cup round of 16.

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