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Tielemans injured in warm-up, misses Belgium vs Spain World Cup quarter-final

Belgium suffer a major blow before their 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Spain: Youri Tielemans, set to start in midfield, was injured during the warm-up.

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Tielemans injured in warm-up, misses Belgium vs Spain World Cup quarter-final
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Youri Tielemans will not play in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between Belgium and Spain. The midfielder, expected to start in the middle of the park, was injured during the warm-up preceding the match.

The timing is particularly cruel for the Red Devils, deprived at a crucial moment of one of their key midfielders just minutes before kick-off. Tielemans was expected to be one of the pivots of Belgium’s setup against La Roja in the knockout stage.

The exact nature of the injury has not yet been specified. Belgium will therefore have to hastily reorganize their midfield in an attempt to overturn Spain and qualify for the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

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