World Cup 2026: I don’t want to miss the birth of my child – Belgium player, Jeremy Doku

Belgiums Jeremy Doku has disclosed that he would love to witness the birth of his first child while the FIFA World Cup 2026 is still ongoing. The 24-year-old, a crucial player in Belgiums attacking line-up, is preparing to open his World Cup journey against Egypt in Seattle on Monday. According to Reuters, Belgian media reported that contingency plans are being put in place to allow Doku to leave the United States and return home in time for the birth of his child if required. Doku told reporters his wife Shireen is due in the second week of July, when the tournament has reached the quarterfinal stage, and if Belgium are still involved, he wants to be at the birth. It depends on when it happens, but its my first child, so I would definitely want to be there, he said. If you ask me what I want, my answer is that nobody wants to miss the birth of their first child. But I also know that football involves many other considerations. I know the federation supports its players and understands their situations. Well see what we can do, he added. Asked whether Belgium can win the World Cup for the first time, Doku said: Everyone will say that we want to win this tournament, and Im not going to be different. Everybody has that desire to be the Belgium we used to show, and see how far we go. We know were not the favourites, but maybe that will work in our favour.  We want to leave without any regrets so that if we leave, weve given everything we have. Whatever is in my power, Ill do it. The post World Cup 2026: I dont want to miss the birth of my child Belgium player, Jeremy Doku appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.