Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says he does not take his fourth World Cup appearance for granted. Speaking two days before Belgium’s World Cup opener against Egypt, the 35-year-old reflects on how much has changed since his earlier days representing his country and playing at the top level in Europe. De Bruyne highlights the length of his international career, noting that he is nearly two decades removed from his first time representing Belgium and has since made 119 appearances. He also points to the progress and context of his club career, including his time as a Manchester City standout, where he earned recognition as a two-time Premier League player of the season. De Bruyne’s comments focus on gratitude and perspective as Belgium prepares to begin their tournament against Egypt. The accounts emphasize that, despite his past achievements, he approaches the upcoming match with an awareness of the rarity and significance of returning to football’s biggest stage.