Belgium’s campaign is affected by a decision involving one of its players ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against Spain. Multiple reports state that the player returns to training in late June and had been considered available for the knockout stage under coach Rudi Garcia. However, the player is ultimately not selected to face Spain because his club imposes a ban that prevents him from playing in that match. The reports provide limited additional detail on the reasons for the club’s decision, but they consistently link the player’s training return and earlier hopes with the later restriction. As a result, Belgium approaches the quarter-final without that player, despite expectations that he could be fit following his return to team activities. The situation highlights that availability for the match is shaped not only by fitness and national-team plans, but also by the club’s directive. Further information on the terms or medical basis for the club ban is not included in the excerpts provided.