Qatar 2022: De Bruyne: We’re too old, no chance of winning World Cup

Kevin De Bruyne has said Belgium have “no chance” of winning the 2022 World Cup because they are “too old”.

Although Belgium edged out Canada 1-0 in their opening game, their performance failed to set the world alight.

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The average age of the entire squad is the sixth oldest in Qatar, but more than half of the starting 11 against Canada were 30 years old or above.

Much of Belgium’s “Golden Generation” including Eden Hazard, Jan Vertonghen, and De Bruyne himself will be past their peak by the time 2026 comes around, or may not feature at all.

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