Belgium will miss Jeremy Doku's match against Iran in the 2026 World Cup group stage due to a respiratory infection.

Belgian media reports that Jeremy Doku, a high-speed winger for the Belgian national team, Was left out of the squad for the 2026 World Cup Group G match against Iran at Sofai Stadium in Los Angeles. On this Sunday night After having symptoms of a respiratory infection Dogu just started in the opening match which was tied. The Egyptian national team, 1-1, played until the 86th minute before it was reported that he had to leave training early the next day with breathing problems. And recently, illness caused him to miss the second important game of the group. Belgium's situation requires good results to have a chance at finishing at the top of the table. After stumbling into a lopsided draw in the first match The last scheduled meeting of the group is the meeting. New Zealand national team in Vancouver this Friday, where the medical team believes Dogu's condition is only short-term. and will follow up and evaluate fitness before the said game Off the field, Dogu has been the subject of criticism after indicating he may request to leave camp during the tournament. If necessary to be at the side of his wife, who is due to give birth to her first child in early July. which overlaps with the knockout round. If Belgium wins their group and advances to the first knockout round. The team is likely to face hosts USA on July 6, coinciding with his wife's due date. throughout the past season Dogu is considered a key player for Manchester City, helping the team win two domestic cups. And hopes to help the Belgian national team take the team through to the knockout round this time. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Mundial 2026](https://azzurrigoal.com/it/news/mondiali-2026-jeremy-doku-criticato-per-il-piano-di-lasciare-il-ritiro-del-belgio-per-la-nascita-del-figlio) 2. [Rashford Discusses England's Competition and World Cup Aspirations](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/rashford-discusses-englands-competition-and-world-cup-aspirations)