Youri Tielemans withdraws at the last minute for World Cup quarter-final against Spain | OneFootball

Youri Tielemans withdraws at the last minute for World Cup quarter-final against Spain | OneFootball

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·11 July 2026

Youri Tielemans withdraws at the last minute for World Cup quarter-final against Spain

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According to L'Équipe, Youri Tielemans pulled out after the warm-up for the World Cup quarter-final against Spain, with Hans Vanaken replacing him.

Kévin de Bruyne not only started, he also took the captain's armband at the last minute.


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The former AS Monaco midfielder stood down due to unspecified discomfort.

Vanaken had started in the previous round against the United States, which ended 4-1.

Tielemans had initially been named in the starting XI.

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