Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne. REUTERS
Brussels: Belgium and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne said that the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, which will start on November 20, will be a special event that will be watched by everyone.
De Bruyne said that this edition of the World Cup may be the last in his career. He added that he feels excited before participating in it, and it is his third participation in the World Cup finals.
The Belgian star said his family will travel to Qatar to attend the competition, making it a special edition for him.
“I feel excited. This will be my third appearance at the World Cup. Participation in a World Cup is always a special thing. These events are huge because they are followed by everyone.”
He continued: “My family will join me during the group stage matches."
"I am of course 31 years old, and I do not know what will happen in the next four years. This is the first time that my children will be able to attend the World Cup, and this is why they are coming. It will be a special event, nor I would miss them.”
De Bruyne's Belgium were ranked third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in 2018.
He also participated in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, when Belgium reached the quarter-finals.
The Belgian national team is competing in Group F, which includes Canada, Morocco and Croatia.
They will start their World Cup campaign with a match against Canada on November 23.
