Belgium Winger Jérémy Doku Expected to Be Available for His Team's World Cup Opener Against Egypt
- Belgium winger Doku returned to practice Wednesday at the Seattle Sounders facility in RENTON, Wash., following breathing issues Tuesday, as the team prepares for its World Cup opener against Egypt on Monday.
- The 24-year-old Doku, a Manchester City player, has represented Belgium since 2020 and helped secure the World Cup berth by scoring twice in a 7-0 victory over Liechtenstein.
- Doku has scored seven goals in 42 appearances for the Belgian national team, including a goal against Wales, as Winger Alexis Saelemaekers expressed confidence in the training staff to maintain his fitness.
- Center Zeno Debast was the only player absent from Wednesday's training session; the 22-year-old, who appeared on the 2022 World Cup roster, is recovering from a leg injury sustained in May.
- Debast, currently playing for Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon, is not expected to be available until later in the tournament, though he has appeared in 26 matches for Belgium.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Jeremy Doku expected to be available for Belgium’s opener against Egypt
Belgium winger Jérémy Doku returned to practice Wednesday, a day after reportedly leaving a training session early, as the team prepares for its World Cup opener against Egypt on Monday.
Belgium winger Jeremy Doku expected to be available for his team’s World Cup opener against Egypt
Belgium winger Jeremy Doku returned to practice Wednesday, a day after reportedly leaving a training session early, as the team prepares for its World Cup opener against Egypt on Monday.
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Belgium winger Jérémy Doku expected to be available for his team's World Cup opener against Egypt
Belgium winger Jérémy Doku returned to practice a day after reportedly leaving a training session early as the team prepares for its World Cup opener against Egypt on Monday.
Discover the latest news, the squad, the schedule, the results, and updates regarding the Red Devils on their way to the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United States in this live blog. The Devils have meanwhile arrived in Seattle, where they will stay during the World Cup.
World Cup 2026: Jeremy Doku a doubt for Belgium opener against Egypt
Belgian winger Jeremy Doku has emerged as a slight doubt for Belgiums 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Egypt after picking up a minor fitness concern during preparations.The explosive forward, one of the key attacking weapons in the Belgium squad, reportedly left a training session early after experiencing muscle tightness that required precautionary medical assessment. While early indications suggest the issue is not serious, his condition is…
Time to fulfill the 'American Dream'. What does the 2026 World Cup hold for the Red Devils? You won't want to miss a single piece of news regarding the Belgian national team on this page. During the first real training session in Seattle, only Zeno Debast was absent, but there was also a scare involving Jeremy Doku. The star player had to stop training early.
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