Belgium seeks new coach
The Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) is looking for a new coach after Rudi Garcia's departure. The French coach left his post after the 2026 World Cup, where Belgium was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Spain.
Van Bommel poised to succeed Garcia
Mark Van Bommel, former coach of PSV Eindhoven and Antwerp, is poised to succeed Garcia. The Dutchman has signed a contract with Belgium until the end of the 2028 Euro, according to the Flemish daily Het Laatste Nieuws.
Reasons for Garcia's departure
Local media have reported on the divergences of view between the French coach and several players and with the technical director Vincent Mannaert, who was unhappy with the level of play shown by the Belgians during the World Cup group stage, particularly in the matches against Egypt (1-1) and Iran (0-0).
Next step
Belgium will face Italy away on September 25th. The Red Devils are currently in poor form, with two consecutive defeats. Midfielder Amadou Onana is currently injured.
Current situation
Belgium is currently ranked 3rd in the world, with a record of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches. The next step for the Red Devils will be to regain their form from last season, where they had won 10 consecutive matches.
Their last match was on July 10th, where they were defeated by Spain 2-1. Their next match will be on September 25th, where they will face Italy away.
