Lori EwingJun 22, 2026 – 10.13amKansas City | Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has inadvertently sparked controversy over his wish to leave the World Cup to be present at the birth of his first child, arguing family should take precedence over soccer.A French television presenter called Doku’s family-over-nation decision outrageous, arguing childbirth was a “disgusting moment … where the dad is completely useless”.ReutersSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
World Cup winger’s plan to leave for baby’s birth sparks outrage
Belgium’s Jeremy Doku also won plenty of support, including from England’s striker, over his desire to return to his wife for the arrival of their first child.
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