Sporting star dealt bad news, rest of the World Cup in doubt | OneFootball

Zeno Debast is yet to play a single minute for Belgium at the 2026 World Cup and the defender’s place in the tournament remains in doubt. The Sporting centre-back is recovering from a muscle injury in the femur area of his right leg and will be reassessed in the coming hours.

According to the Belgian press, the 22-year-old international will undergo further diagnostic tests this Saturday. The results will determine whether the player is fit enough to remain in Rudi Garcia’s squad and still feature in the tournament.

Alongside Debast’s medical situation, Belgium’s future in the competition is also up in the air. The Belgian national team face New Zealand in a decisive match and must win to secure direct qualification for the next stage. A draw may not be enough, depending on the result between Egypt and Iran, while a defeat would mean elimination.

At Alvalade, the defender’s progress is being closely monitored. Sporting’s Performance Unit is waiting for the test results to understand whether the injury could force Debast into a longer spell on the sidelines, at a time when Rui Borges is preparing for the start of the new season.

This season, Zeno Debast - valued at €28 millionSporting. The Belgian international managed just 1,506 minutes of playing time, with two assists to his name but without a single goal.

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