Rudi Garcia will not continue as Belgium’s head coach after the 2026 World Cup, following the team’s quarter-final performance. Multiple reports say Belgium part ways with Garcia after he led the “Red Devils” to the knockout stage, including World Cup wins over Senegal and the United States. Belgium then lose 2–1 to Spain in the last eight, which ends their run and triggers a change in leadership.
Outlets report that Garcia’s contract is not renewed beyond the 2026 World Cup and that the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) and Garcia do not reach an agreement for an extension. Fox Sports and NDTV add that the contract runs until July 31, 2026, and that Belgium will not extend it. Other sources describe the decision as a step toward a new phase for the national team. Garcia’s tenure begins with his appointment in January 2025 and spans roughly 19 months, ending after Belgium’s elimination in the quarter-finals.
