Belgian star De Bruyne spoke to the media following Belgium's thrilling FIFA World Cup knockout stage comeback victory.

Expectations for De Bruyne remained high after he scored against New Zealand in the previous match, drawing significant attention and anticipation for his performance. As Belgium's primary playmaker, his every move is considered crucial to the team's offensive and defensive rhythm.

In this match, De Bruyne was substituted in the 56th minute alongside Jérémy Doku. Despite his limited playing time, the team completed a comeback and advanced to the Round of 16, putting him in good spirits after the match.

In his post-match interview, while celebrating the team's advancement, De Bruyne specifically highlighted Youri Tielemans' decisive role in the victory. He praised the captain's performance and leadership.

"Youri has always been a very important player for Belgium. Now as captain, he's someone everyone both on and off the pitch can rely on," De Bruyne said. "He's an excellent person, and his two goals today were crucial to our victory."

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