Belgium's Jeremy Doku said he'd leave the World Cup to be present for his first child's birth — and a sports pundit called the moment
Belgian Star Shamed for Choosing Child's Birth Over World Cup
Jeremy Doku said he'd leave the World Cup for his first child's birth. A pundit called the moment 'disgusting' and the dad 'completely useless.'
Dissenter News·Jun 21, 2026, 4:55 PM·1 min read
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This article was synthesized from the reporting of the outlets below.
- WTOP
World Cup what to know: Spain and Belgium are looking for their 1st wins after opening with draws - Heavy.
Ivory Coast World Cup Squad 2026: Club Team, Age For All 26 Players - Yardbarker
Jeremy Doku's desire to take leave from Belgian team for baby draws critics - BBC
World Cup 2026: How does qualification for the knockout stage work? - Wilmington News Journal
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