Leo Østigård celebrates birth of son during World Cup match
Norwegian defender Leo Østigård welcomed the birth of his son on Friday via video link while playing in the World Cup. Østigård supported his partner, Aurora Eidmann, during the birth and expressed his joy, stating, 'It’s definitely the greatest thing I’ve ever experienced.' Meanwhile, Belgium’s Jérémy Doku plans to leave the squad for his child’s birth amid criticism.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 20:06 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 20:20 UTC
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