De Bruyne still has it! 33-year-old ex-Man City star scores late winner for Belgium in 7-goal thriller

De Bruyne still has it! 33-year-old ex-Man City star scores late winner for Belgium in 7-goal thriller

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:24 - 10.06.2025

Kevin De Bruyne denied Wales an incredible comeback as his late strike gave Belgium a 4-3 win in a thrilling World Cup qualifier.

Belgium surged to a 3-0 lead within 30 minutes, starting with Romelu Lukaku converting a penalty after a controversial handball call on Brennan Johnson, confirmed by a lengthy four-minute VAR review.

Youri Tielemans quickly added a second, and Jeremy Doku made it three with a sharp finish after cutting in from the left.

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Wales pulled one back just before halftime when Harry Wilson scored from a penalty after Mats Sels was penalized for fouling Chris Mepham.

Sorba Thomas finished off Wilson's pinpoint cross-field pass at the back post seven minutes into the second half, and Brennan Johnson made it 3-3, minutes later.

Just as Wales pushed for the winner, Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne sealed the victory with a cool finish at the back post from Tielemans’ cross in the 88th minute.

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The outgoing Manchester City captain, showing he still has the stomach for big moments, came clutch for his team ahead of his expected move to Napoli.

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