Amadou Onana, the Belgian national team player, suffered a cruciate ligament tear during Belgium's victory over the United States in the 2026 World Cup, according to The Athletic network.
The report explained that the medical staff of the Belgian national team confirmed the injury of the 24-year-old player after new examinations.
The report added that his club, Aston Villa, is now planning to sign a new midfielder.
The Belgian national team defeated America by four goals to one in the round of 16 of the World Cup.
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said after the victory over America: "The only regret in the match is Amadou Onana's injury, and I hope it is not serious, but unfortunately it seems so."
The match saw the participation of Folarin Balogun, the American national team striker, despite his expulsion against Bosnia and Herzegovina, after the intervention of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, by contacting Gianni Infantino to review the decision.
FIFA announced Balogun's participation after suspending his ban for a year unless he repeats the mistake and gets expelled again.
Charles De Ketelaere opened the scoring early in the ninth minute before America equalized with a goal by Malik Tillman in the 31st minute.
America did not hold on for long, as Charles De Ketelaere succeeded in adding the second goal in the 33rd minute.
In the second half, Hans Vanaken scored Belgium's third goal after exploiting a fatal error in the 57th minute, while Romelu Lukaku concluded the match with a fourth goal in the 93rd minute.
The Belgian national team qualified to face Spain in the quarter-finals.
