Doku reveals World Cup health scare after coughing blood

Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has revealed he suffered a frightening health scare during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, disclosing that he coughed blood, struggled to breathe and was diagnosed with fluid in his lungs before leaving the national team’s camp temporarily for the birth of his first child.
The Manchester City forward shared the experience in a video published on his YouTube channel, describing the ordeal as one of the most challenging periods of his football career.
According to the 24-year-old, his problems began shortly after Belgium’s match against Tunisia when a persistent cough developed despite recovering from an earlier illness.
“I started coughing every second. I couldn’t...