Rudi Garcia to leave Belgium national team after World Cup quarterfinals
Belgium national team coach Rudi Garcia has announced that he will leave his post at the end of July. The Royal Belgian Football Association has confirmed the news, stating that Garcia had decided not to prolong his tenure with the Red Devils.
What motivated this decision?
Rudi Garcia declared that his objective was to maintain the selection in division A of the League of Nations and to qualify for the World Cup. He accomplished these objectives, but decided not to prolong his tenure with the Red Devils.
What comes next?
The Royal Belgian Football Association has announced that Vincent Mannaert, sports director, will prepare a new cycle with the Belgium national team. A new coach will be appointed to lead the team.
Miracle victory against Senegal
Belgium won a miraculous victory against Senegal in the round of 16 (3-2 a.p. after being led 2-0). The Belgium national team then thrashed the United States in the eighth round (4-1), before being eliminated by Spain in the quarterfinals (2-1).
Belgium finished the competition with a record of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses. The national team lost its last two matches, but finished the competition with a certain prestige.
The next match of the Belgium national team will take place on September 25, 2026 against Italy in a friendly match.
The Royal Belgian Football Association has praised the performance of Rudi Garcia, who has contributed to the rehabilitation of the Red Devils. The national team has reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup, which is an honorable result for a difficult campaign.
