https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-jeremy-doku-criticised-over-plan-to-leave-world-cup-to-attend-birth-of-first-childContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-jeremy-doku-criticised-over-plan-to-leave-world-cup-to-attend-birth-of-first-childhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-jeremy-doku-criticised-over-plan-to-leave-world-cup-to-attend-birth-of-first-child#u19777Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:41:22 +0000Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has rejoined the World Cup squad. He previously took a break for the birth of his first child. This decision drew criticism from a French media commentator.What's confirmed:Jeremy Doku returned to the World Cup after leaving for the birth of his first child.The Belgian soccer federation congratulated Doku following the birth.Still unconfirmed:A French media commentator criticized Doku for his plan to leave the camp.Doku faced criticism after insisting he would leave the World Cup campaign for his child's birth. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-jeremy-doku-criticised-over-plan-to-leave-world-cup-to-attend-birth-of-first-childhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-jeremy-doku-criticised-over-plan-to-leave-world-cup-to-attend-birth-of-first-child#u14167Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:06:47 +0000Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has returned to the World Cup after taking a break for the birth of his first child. His absence previously sparked a public debate and criticism from a French media commentator. The Belgian soccer federation congratulated the player following the birth.What's confirmed:Jeremy Doku took a break from the World Cup for the birth of his first child.The Belgian soccer federation congratulated Doku after the birth.Still unconfirmed:Doku has returned in time for a crucial World Cup match. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-jeremy-doku-criticised-over-plan-to-leave-world-cup-to-attend-birth-of-first-childhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-jeremy-doku-criticised-over-plan-to-leave-world-cup-to-attend-birth-of-first-child#u9574Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:37:10 +0000Winger Jeremy Doku has welcomed his first child following a public debate over his plan to leave the World Cup to be with his wife. The Belgian soccer federation congratulated the player after a French media organization apologized for a commentator's criticism of Doku's decision. Doku missed a match against Iran due to illness.What's confirmed:Jeremy Doku is a winger for Belgium.Doku planned to leave the World Cup camp to attend the birth of his first child.Doku's wife, Shireen, was due to give birth during the second week of July.L'Equipe apologized for comments made by p