Jeremy Doku plans to leave Belgium's World Cup camp for child's birth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Jeremy Doku is expected to depart Belgium’s World Cup camp in July for the birth of his first child, which coincides with the tournament's quarterfinals. His wife, Shireen, is due in the second week of July. Belgium's advancement in the tournament remains uncertain, as they have a pending match against Iran and another against New Zealand in Group G. Doku has appeared in the World Cup, playing 86 minutes in a draw against Egypt. The federation is supportive of his family commitment.
- •Doku is set to miss matches for his child's birth in July.
- •Belgium needs to advance past group stage to face quarterfinal timing issues.
- •The team has drawn its first match against Egypt, with matches against Iran and New Zealand next.
- •Doku has around 44 caps and opened the World Cup with 86 minutes of play.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremy Doku will leave Belgium’s World Cup camp in July for birth of first child, likely during QFs
"Jeremy Doku is facing the kind of World Cup decision that no player can reduce to football alone. Belgium still has work to do before his family plan affects a match.
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