Anniversary goal and family tattoo: Kevin De Bruyne’s World Cup moment

Kevin De Bruyne, 35, marked his ninth wedding anniversary with a goal against New Zealand at the World Cup, then kissed the family tattoo on his arm, while his wife Michèle Lacroix, 32, opened up about the tournament’s emotions and their dream round‑of‑16 opponent.

The World Cup has heightened emotions for the Belgian couple as they eye a dream opponent in the round of 16. Michèle Lacroix, 32, rarely grants interviews, yet she made a brief exception for us. She described the tournament as intense. She spoke about all the emotions of this World Cup.

During the match against New Zealand, Kevin De Bruyne, 35, celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary by finding the net. After scoring, he kissed the tattoo that displays his family on his arm. The encounter with New Zealand formed part of Belgium’s World Cup campaign.

Post‑match, Lacroix recalled that Kevin had promised to score, quoting, “Hij had beloofd om te scoren.” She added that Kevin rarely feels nervous during big games. She highlighted that the upcoming round‑of‑16 opponent is a key focus for the couple.