Belgium appoints Mark van Bommel as its new men’s national team head coach, succeeding Rudi Garcia. The change follows Belgium’s quarter-final exit at the 2026 World Cup earlier this month. Multiple reports state that Garcia does not continue in the role after his contract was not renewed or after he stepped down following the World Cup result. Van Bommel, a former Netherlands international and captain, takes charge of the “Red Devils” and is described as returning to the Belgium setup after previous club work. Sources also say he signed a contract running through Euro 2028, with some outlets describing it as a two-year deal. One outlet adds that Boudewijn Zenden joins Van Bommel as part of his coaching staff. Several accounts note Van Bommel was previously out of work after leaving Royal Antwerp in 2024, and that he previously won league and cup titles with Antwerp in 2023. The appointment is presented as the start of a new cycle leading toward upcoming international tournaments, including Euro 2028, after the 2026 World Cup quarter-final finish.