The Belgium national football team is currently competing in the 2026 World Cup. Recently, Jeremy Doku joined his teammates after the birth of his son Praise.

What happened?

Frankie Vercauteren, a former Belgium national football team player, had a similar experience during the 1982 World Cup. He was 25 years old at the time and had just become a father for the first time. Vercauteren decided to stay in Spain to focus on the tournament.

How did he react?

When his wife announced the birth of their son Andy, Vercauteren was in his hotel room with his teammate Jacky Munaron. He decided to score a goal and dedicate it to his son. Unfortunately, it was Ludo Coeck who scored the only goal of the match.

What about Jeremy Doku?

Jeremy Doku posted a message on Instagram to announce the birth of his son Praise. He stated that his heart was filled with gratitude and that he was looking forward to representing his country on the biggest stage. | Date | Event | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-15 | Belgium - Egypt | 1-1 | | 2026-06-27 | Belgium - New Zealand | upcoming