Jeremy Doku returns to Belgium squad after birth of son
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Jeremy Doku is set to rejoin the Belgium national team after the birth of his son, Praise. The 24-year-old forward's wife gave birth, prompting his temporary leave. Belgium is currently preparing for their next World Cup match against New Zealand after drawing their first two games against Egypt and Iran. Doku will return to Seattle for training ahead of the upcoming clash.
- •Doku's wife recently gave birth to their first child, Praise.
- •He missed recent matches to be with his family in London.
- •Belgium drew their first two World Cup matches against Egypt and Iran.
- •The team's next match is against New Zealand in Seattle.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium forward Jérémy Doku to rejoin team after traveling to London for the birth of his son
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium's Jérémy Doku welcomes first child after exiting camp during World Cup
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Doku set for Belgium return after birth of child
"Belgium forward Jérémy Doku was expected to rejoin the team at its World Cup training facility on Tuesday following the birth of his first child, a boy named Praise. Doku missed Belgium’s 0-0 World Cup draw against Iran on Sunday because of a respiratory illness, but was cleared to fly to London so he could be with his wife. Ahead of Tuesday's training session, center back Arthur Theate said Doku would join the team, but he was not present for the portion of practice that was open to the media.
"Jeremy Doku is set to return to the Belgium squad following the birth of his child. The 24-year-old’s wife has given birth to a son, Praise, and is set to rejoin Belgium ahead of their next World Cup clash against New Zealand.
"Doku has received bizarre pushback for his decision to leave the tournament to be present at the birth of his son, Praise.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:26 AMBelgium forward Jérémy Doku to rejoin team after traveling to London for the birth of his son
Belgium forward Jérémy Doku was expected to rejoin the team at its World Cup training facility on Tuesday following the birth of his first child, a boy named Praise. Doku missed Belgium’s 0-0 World Cup draw against Iran on Sunday because of a respiratory illness, but was cleared to fly to London so he could be with his wife. Ahead of Tuesday's training session, center back Arthur Theate said Doku would join the team, but he was not present for the portion of practice that was open to the media.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 8:58 PMBelgium's Jérémy Doku welcomes first child after exiting camp during World Cup
Doku has received bizarre pushback for his decision to leave the tournament to be present at the birth of his son, Praise.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:56 PMDoku set for Belgium return after birth of child
Jeremy Doku is set to return to the Belgium squad following the birth of his child. The 24-year-old’s wife has given birth to a son, Praise, and is set to rejoin Belgium ahead of their next World Cup clash against New Zealand.
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