Why did Jeremy Doku miss Belgium vs Iran FIFA World Cup 2026 clash?

The 24-year-old has scored seven goals for his national team.

The Belgium national football team faced the Iran national football team in their second group stage encounter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fixture took place at the Los Angeles Stadium.

The Belgian Red Devils failed to achieve the desired result from their opening game against Egypt. They only bagged a point after being held to a 1-1 draw by the Pharaohs. Looking to secure their first win in the mega competition this year. Against Iran, they are not going to have the easiest of games, but their start with the high pressing did put some pressure on Team Melli.

The Belgium national football team only managed to secure one win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They will be keen to get to the knockout stage of the flagship tournament this time around. With the quality players, they are going to have a slight edge, but Rudi Garcia must also come up with top-of-the-line tactics to help his side. One of the important stars, Jeremy Doku, was missing from the game.

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Why did Jeremy Doku miss the Belgium vs Iran match?

The 24-year-old had planned to leave Belgium’s World Cup base camp and will welcome the arrival of his first child.

Jeremey Doku told reporters on June 15, “No one wants to miss a birth. Moreover, it is my first child. But I also know that there is a lot involved in football. In any case, the FA sympathizes with the players and our situations, so we will see what we can do.”

Belgium’s head coach, Rudi Garcia, mentioned that Jeremy Doku will miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Iran due to an Illness. Leandro Trossard is now playing on the left and Alexis Saelemaekers is playing on the right flank for the Red Devils.

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