Jérémy Doku ruled out for Belgium's World Cup match against Iran
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Belgium winger Jérémy Doku will miss the World Cup match against Iran on Sunday due to illness. The Manchester City player, who started the opener against Egypt, was ruled out after experiencing breathing issues in practice. Belgium, currently ranked 10th by FIFA, seeks a crucial win to improve its group standings after a 1-1 draw in their first match. The Red Devils will conclude group play against New Zealand next week, needing strong results to advance.
- •Jérémy Doku out due to illness for Belgium's World Cup match.
- •Doku played in the opener against Egypt, ending in a 1-1 draw.
- •Belgium ranks 10th in FIFA rankings and needs a victory against Iran.
- •Next match for Belgium is against New Zealand on Friday.
- 10:53 PMESPN Soccer — Doku out of Belgium's World Cup game against Iran
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Blow for Belgium as key player set to miss World Cup clash with Iran
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Why Belgium will be missing Jérémy Doku for World Cup game vs. Iran
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium winger Jérémy Doku out for World Cup match with Iran due to illness
"Belgium's Jérémy Doku will not play in his team's World Cup match against Iran on Sunday due to illness. The Manchester City winger was ruled out Saturday by the Red Devils for the match at SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area. The speedy Doku started Belgium's World Cup opener last Monday and played into the 86th minute of a 1-1 draw with Egypt.
"Belgium have been dealt a huge blow ahead of their World Cup 2026 clash with Iran. As reported by HLN, Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku is suffering from a respiratory infection and will have to mis...
"Belgium's Jérémy Doku will not play in his team's World Cup match against Iran on Sunday due to illness.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 20, 2026, 10:53 PMDoku out of Belgium's World Cup game against Iran
Belgium's Jérémy Doku will not play in his team's World Cup match against Iran on Sunday due to illness.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 9:00 PMBlow for Belgium as key player set to miss World Cup clash with Iran
Belgium have been dealt a huge blow ahead of their World Cup 2026 clash with Iran. As reported by HLN, Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku is suffering from a respiratory infection and will have to mis...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 7:29 PMWhy Belgium will be missing Jérémy Doku for World Cup game vs. Iran
One of Belgium's top players, Jérémy Doku, will be unable to play against Iran.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 7:10 PMBelgium winger Jérémy Doku out for World Cup match with Iran due to illness
Belgium's Jérémy Doku will not play in his team's World Cup match against Iran on Sunday due to illness. The Manchester City winger was ruled out Saturday by the Red Devils for the match at SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area. The speedy Doku started Belgium's World Cup opener last Monday and played into the 86th minute of a 1-1 draw with Egypt.
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