Jeremy Doku misses Belgium's match against Iran due to illness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:48 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Jeremy Doku is absent from Belgium's World Cup match against Iran due to illness. Although he had mentioned potentially missing matches for the birth of his first son, Doku's current absence is not related to that situation. Belgium has ruled him out well in advance to focus on his recovery, considering the team's strategy against Iran. As Belgium prepares for the match, keeping Doku healthy for future games remains a priority.
- •Doku is out of the match against Iran due to illness.
- •His potential absence for his son's birth is not the reason for missing this game.
- •Belgium ruled him out well in advance to prioritize his health.
- •The team aims to secure a strong performance against Iran without him.
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Why Jeremy Doku isn't playing for Belgium today after comments about upcoming birth of son
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