India, June 15 -- Belgium winger Jeremy Doku is fully expected to start and play in today's (June 15 Monday) FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match against Egypt at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. While the 24-year-old Manchester City star remains a focal point of the Belgian attack for Monday's opener, a major mid-tournament family dilemma is already looming over the Red Devils' camp.

Belgian media outlets have reported that intricate plans are actively being put in place for Doku to temporarily leave the squad in the United States and fly back to Europe mid-tournament for the birth of his first child.

When is Jeremy Doku's baby due? Will he leave the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Doku confirmed to reporters that his wife, Shireen, is expected to giv...