Doku Shares Health Scare of Coughing Blood During World Cup

WHO:

Vanguard News - Belgium winger Jeremy Doku

thesun.ng - Doku is a player for Manchester City

Vanguard News - Doku's wife gave birth to their first child, a son named Praise

thesun.ng - Belgium’s team manager informed Doku about his wife's labor

WHAT:

Vanguard News - Doku coughed blood and experienced severe chest pain during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

thesun.ng - Doku sought emergency medical treatment after coughing blood and was diagnosed with fluid in his lungs

Vanguard News - Doku described his health scare as one of the most difficult experiences of his career

thesun.ng - Doku stated he was unable to train properly and felt heavy pain while running

thesun.ng - Doku left the national team camp to be with his family for the birth of his son

WHERE:

Vanguard News - Doku was in the national team camp in the United States during the World Cup

thesun.ng - Doku returned to London to be with his family

WHEN:

Vanguard News - Doku's wife went into labor weeks before her expected due date in July

thesun.ng - Doku's health issues began after Belgium’s match against Tunisia during the World Cup

WHY:

Vanguard News - Doku's health problems began after recovering from an earlier illness

thesun.ng - Doku experienced intense chest pain after attending church with the team

HOW:

Vanguard News - Doku received medication from Belgium’s medical team but struggled to train

thesun.ng - Doku prepared for fatherhood by watching YouTube videos and seeking advice from relatives

(UPDATED August 2, 2026 20:08 UTC)

Belgium winger Jeremy Doku, who plays for Manchester City, recently welcomed his first child, a son named Praise, but not without facing a serious health scare during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. After experiencing severe chest pain and coughing blood, he sought emergency medical treatment and was diagnosed with fluid in his lungs, which he described as one of the most difficult experiences of his career. Doku left the national team camp to be with his family for the birth, preparing for fatherhood by watching YouTube videos and seeking advice from relatives.