Belgium captain Tielemans ruled out before Spain quarter‑final
Youri Tielemans, the 30‑year‑old Belgian midfielder and team captain, suffered a hamstring strain during a training session in France ahead of the World Cup quarter‑final. The injury forced head coach Roberto Martínez to omit him from the matchday roster, with veteran midfielder Thomas Meunier named as his replacement.
Tielemans' absence narrows Belgium's creative options and could shift the tactical balance against a strong Spanish side.
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