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Jérémy Doku returns to practice ahead of Belgium's World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:23 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Jérémy Doku returns to practice ahead of Belgium's World Cup opener

Summary

Belgium winger Jérémy Doku was back in practice on Wednesday, a day after leaving a training session early due to breathing issues. The precautionary measure occurred during a closed practice, and Doku participated fully in the following day’s session. Teammate Alexis Saelemaekers expressed confidence in Doku's fitness as Belgium prepares for its World Cup opener against Egypt on Monday. Belgium's center back Zeno Debast remains sidelined with a leg injury sustained in May and is expected to miss the early matches of the tournament.

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Status Watch

•Doku had breathing issues on Tuesday but returned to training Wednesday.
•He has scored seven goals in 42 appearances for Belgium.
•Belgium faces Egypt in their World Cup opener on Monday.
•Zeno Debast is sidelined and won't be available early in the tournament.

Latest Updates

9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium winger Jérémy Doku expected to be available for his team's World Cup opener against Egypt

What they're saying

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Belgium winger Jérémy Doku returned to practice Wednesday, a day after reportedly leaving a training session early, as the team prepares for its World Cup opener against Egypt on Monday. The 24-year-old Doku, who plays for Premier League club Manchester City, experienced some breathing issues on Tuesday during a closed practice, according to Belgian newspaper HLN. Before practice ended, Doku went inside the indoor training facility of Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders for precautionary reasons, the report said.
— Yahoo Sportsby ANDREW DESTIN

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