Amadou Onana out for 7–8 months after ACL tear confirmed

Belgium and Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana has suffered a serious knee injury during his side’s World Cup 2026 round-of-16 clash against the United States, which Belgium won 4–1. According to Fabrizio Romano, citing The Athletic, medical examinations have confirmed a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the 24-year-old’s knee. The recovery timetable is estimated at seven to eight months, meaning Onana will miss the remainder of Aston Villa’s season and likely the early part of the next campaign as well. The loss is a major blow for Belgium, as Onana had been a pivotal figure in midfield throughout their World Cup run.