Belgium’s Jeremy Doku to Miss Match Against Iran in World Cup 2026

The Belgian national team announced on Saturday evening that star player Jeremy Doku will miss the upcoming match against Iran in the 2026 World Cup, currently being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The official account of the Belgian team on X confirmed that Doku will not be part of the squad for the Iran match due to health issues. The statement read: “Due to health issues, Jeremy Doku will be absent from the team list for the upcoming match against Iran.”.

egypt-draw-with-de-bruyne-lukaku-partnership-against-iran/">Belgium is scheduled to face Iran on Sunday at 10 PM Cairo and Mecca time as part of the group stage of the tournament.

The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, featuring a record 48 teams for the first time in the tournament’s history.

It is noteworthy that Egypt is in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand in this edition of the World Cup.