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Why Youri Tielemans isn't playing today for Belgium with late injury news
Youri Tielemans has proven already in the 2026 FIFA World Cup that he can be heroic for Belgium.But on Friday, he won't be starting, and it's a last-minute shock for one of the Red Devils' most important players.When the initial team sheets came out, Tielemans was there, as expected.But at kickoff, he won't be on the pitch against Spain for the World Cup quarterfinal.MORE: Did Vikings row their boats? Norway's big World Cup controversyWhy isn't Youri Tielemans playing?Tielemans was injured during warmups and had to be removed from the lineup.Hans Vanaken is his replacement in the midfield.It's not clear if Tielemans will have any chance of getting into the match as a substitute, but the late scratch from the starting 11 suggests that it's unlikely.MORE: Christian Pulisic gives a terrible a
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