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By James Fudge

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Vincent Kompany and Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium talk to John Stones, Raheem Sterling and Fabian Delph of England during a pitch inspection prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Vincent Kompany and Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium talk to John Stones, Raheem Sterling and Fabian Delph of England during a pitch inspection prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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Vincent Kompany had a tough start prior to his World Cup campaign after sustaining a groin injury in a warm-up game against Portugal.

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – JULY 14: Vincent Kompany of Belgium celebrates following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – JULY 14: Vincent Kompany of Belgium celebrates following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

Due to his injury past, many people feared that he will not be participating in the tournament and will have to watch on as the Golden Generation of the Red Devils aimed to take glory. Following weeks of rehabilitation and missing the games against Panama and Tunisia, he featured as a substitute in the group decider against England.

The city captain remained in the team until the third-place play-off, playing 376 minutes in a total of five games. He made six tackles (won 3), recovered 23 balls, cleared 26 times and made 4 blocks.

The defender looked back to his best against Brazil but had shaky moments against Japan and France but regained his composure for the final games of the tournament for Belgium.

The nation celebrated their best ever finish at an international tournament. Although it was a team effort, Kompany played his part and the partnership with Tottenham counterparts, Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld, looked solid for the most part of the World Cup.

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