Belgium Midfielder Onana Ruled Out With ACL Injury

8 Jul 2026

Aston Villa and Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana has suffered an ACL injury, dealing a major blow to both club and country. The timing is especially painful because Belgium have moved deeper into the World Cup and need midfield strength for the quarter-finals. ACL injuries usually mean a long recovery, so Villa must also plan for a significant absence. Onana’s physical presence and ball-winning ability are difficult to replace, making this one of the more damaging injury stories of the tournament.