Albert: De Bruyne must deliver in Belgium’s World Cup opener
Belgium’s World Cup debut hinges on Kevin De Bruyne’s midfield mastery, per Philippe Albert, as the Red Devils face Egypt in a must-win Group E clash.
Belgium’s World Cup campaign kicks off against Egypt with midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne under the microscope, according to former Red Devil Philippe Albert. Albert, now a football consultant, insists De Bruyne’s vision and leadership are non-negotiable for a strong start in Group E. Albert’s endorsement arrives as Belgium seeks to translate talent into tournament momentum.
The Red Devils, ranked among the pre-tournament favorites, need a standout performance from De Bruyne to set the tone against an Egypt side ranked 30 places below them in FIFA’s latest rankings. Belgium’s opening match, set for June 14 at 22:00 local time in San Antonio, carries extra weight after consecutive quarter-final exits in the last two major tournaments. Albert’s praise isn’t empty talk.
