SEATTLE, July ⁠7 (Reuters) - Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana ⁠ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament ‌in their World Cup last-16 victory over the United States, the team confirmed ​on Tuesday.

"Unfortunately, the medical ⁠examinations have confirmed ⁠that Amadou has suffered a rupture ⁠of ‌the anterior cruciate ligament," Belgium team doctor Brahim ⁠Hacene said in a statement. "This is ​devastating ‌news, both for him personally ⁠and for ​the team."

The statement added that, having consulted with his club ⁠Aston Villa, Onana will remain ​with the Belgium squad until at least after their quarter-final game ⁠against Spain on Friday.

Onana was replaced in the 21st minute of Belgium's 4-1 win over the ​U.S. after landing ⁠awkwardly, though he celebrated with his ​teammates on the ‌pitch while using crutches ​after the game.

(Reporting by Sam TobinEditing by Toby Davis)