Belgium winger Jeremy Doku and star striker Romelu Lukaku are not ready for full 90 minutes of action, said head coach Rudi Garcia ahead of their all-important final league stage FIFA World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand.

Belgium football federation congratulated Jeremy Doku on the birth of his son, Praise, on Monday, one day after a French media organization's apology following a commentator criticizing the player's intention to leave the World Cup to welcome his first child.

Belgium football team star Jeremy Doku can leave the FIFA World Cup 2026 midway in order to attend the birth of his first child.

Belgium winger Jeremy Doku could face a difficult balancing act during the FIFA World Cup, with the birth of his first child expected while the tournament is still underway.