‘Useless’ in the delivery room, footballing fathers may as well stay put at the World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Footballers face personal challenges during the World Cup, including potential absences for family events and controversial remarks about fatherhood, while unusual incidents like a wheelchair stand-up and brand protection measures make headlines.

• Jérémy Doku may miss World Cup matches due to his wife's impending childbirth
• France Pierron sparked controversy with comments about fathers being 'useless' during childbirth
• Colombian fans' wheelchair stand-up moment became a viral meme