Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, an injury that will sideline him for at least six months. The rupture occurred during the first half of Belgium's 4–1 round-of-16 victory over the United States, where Onana played just 21 minutes before departing following an innocuous duel. Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene confirmed the diagnosis, which The Athletic has also reported as a confirmed ACL tear.
Despite the severity of the injury, Onana has been cleared to remain with the Belgian squad through Friday, when Belgium faces Spain in the quarter-finals in Los Angeles. Manager Rudi Garcia described it as a serious injury.
Onana, who joined Aston Villa from Everton for £50 million in July 2024, made 38 appearances and scored twice for the club during the 2025–26 season.