Tielemans Injured in Warm-Up, Out of World Cup Quarterfinal vs Spain
Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans suffered a suspected adductor tear during warm-up minutes before the World Cup quarterfinal against Spain on July 10, 2026, forcing his last-minute withdrawal. Hans Vanaken replaced him in the starting lineup, and Kevin De Bruyne took over as captain. The match, held in Inglewood, California, is a high-stakes knockout game, with the winner facing France in the semifinal. Tielemans’ injury compounds Belgium’s midfield issues after Amadou Onana’s earlier ACL injury.
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Belgium: Youri Tielemans Regrets Late Withdrawal Against Spain in World Cup Elimination
Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans expressed regret after being forced to withdraw late from the World Cup quarterfinal against Spain on July 10, 2026. Tielemans watched from the bench as Belgium lost 2-1 to the European champions, a defeat that eliminated the Red Devils from the tournament. The match turned on a handball by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who replaced the injured Thibaut Courtois in the second half. Speaking to M6 after the match, the Aston Villa player said Belgium held their own but lacked luck and were fatigued, which proved costly. The result sets up a Spain vs. France semifinal.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertBelgium captain Youri Tielemans out with injury vs. Spain
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans sustained an undisclosed injury while warming up and was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain at Inglewood, California, on Friday. The midfielder had played in all five of Belgium's World Cup games, scoring twice in a 3-2 win over Senegal in the round of 32. Hans Vanaken replaced Tielemans on the field, and Kevin De Bruyne was named captain. The injury adds to Belgium's midfield woes, as midfielder Amadou Onana earlier suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury against the United States on Monday, ending his World Cup. The article was originally published by Field Level Media and syndicated by Yardbarker.
Yardbarker: SoccerYouri Tielemans Withdraws from World Cup Semi-Final Against Spain
Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans withdrew at the last moment from the World Cup semi-final against Spain after experiencing an unspecified discomfort during warm-up. He was initially announced as a starter but was replaced by Hans Vanaken. Kevin De Bruyne, who was already starting, took over the captain's armband. Tielemans, a former AS Monaco player, had been expected to play a key role in the match. The reason for his withdrawal was not specified. Vanaken had previously started in Belgium's 4-1 win over the United States in the previous round.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuBelgium: Youri Tielemans a last-minute withdrawal against Spain
Belgium suffered a major blow ahead of their World Cup quarter-final match against Spain on July 10, 2026. Midfielder Youri Tielemans, who was announced as a starter, was injured during the warm-up minutes before kick-off and was forced to withdraw. He has been replaced in the starting lineup by experienced midfielder Hans Vanaken, who previously started and provided an assist in Belgium's round of 16 win over the United States (4-1) and also played in the group stage against New Zealand (5-1). The winner of this match will face France in the semi-final. The article was published by Foot Mercato and updated shortly after the initial report.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertWorld Cup star Youri Tielemans out of quarter-final due to injury minutes before kick-off
Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans has been forced to withdraw from the starting lineup just minutes before the World Cup quarter-final against Spain due to an injury. He has been replaced by Hans Vanaken. The match, scheduled for July 10, 2026, is a high-stakes knockout game. The Mirror Sport reports this as a breaking news story, with further updates expected. The injury is a significant blow to Belgium's chances in the tournament.
Mirror - FootballTielemans Out of Spain Match with Adductor Tear; De Bruyne Named Captain
Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans has been ruled out of the match against Spain after suffering a suspected adductor tear during warm-up, according to Belgian media outlet Het Laatste Nieuws. Hans Vanaken will replace him in the starting lineup, and Kevin De Bruyne will take over the captain's armband. The injury was confirmed shortly before the game, dealing a blow to Belgium's midfield. The report was published by Hupu Football News on July 11.
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