“We’re too old” – Kevin de Bruyne admits Belgium has “no chance” of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup

“We’re too old” – Kevin de Bruyne admits Belgium has “no chance” of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup

According to Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium has “no chance” of winning the 2022 World Cup because they are “too old.” Despite defeating Canada 1-0 in their opening match, Belgium’s performance fell short of expectations. Despite having the sixth-oldest average age in Qatar, more than half of the starting 11 versus Canada were 30 years of age or older.

By the time 2026 approaches, key members of Belgium’s “Golden Generation,” such as Eden Hazard, Jan Vertonghen, and De Bruyne himself, will have passed their prime or may not be involved at all. When asked by The Guardian if Belgium had a chance of winning the World Cup, De Bruyne responded: “No chance, we’re too old”

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“I think our chance was 2018. We have a good team, but it is ageing. We lost some key players. We have some good new players coming, but they are not at the level other players were in 2018. I see us more as outsiders,” De Bruyne explained why he claims he think the red Devils will not snatch the football’s ultimate prize this time.

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Kevin De Bruyne was surprised after being named Man of the Match at Belgium’s 2022 FIFA World Cup opener against Canada

Belgium's Kevin de Bruyne at 2022 FIFA World Cup

Kevin De Bruyne claims he “doesn’t know” why he was awarded the Man of the Match award against Canada and assumes it was only because of his name. With Michy Batshuayi’s first-half goal in Doha, Belgium managed to sneak past their opponents in Group F, making the humbling confession the latest strange incident from a World Cup unlike any other.

He said after the victory: “I don’t think I played a great game. I don’t know why I have got the trophy. Maybe it’s because of the name.” For Roberto Martinez’s team to advance in this tournament in any way, the exceptional Manchester City midfielder will be crucial. Their harrowing performance against Canada showed there is still much opportunity for improvement before they face Morocco in their second match on Sunday.

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