Jeremy Doku misses Belgium's match against Iran due to illness

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.

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