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.
Mark van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach, replacing Rudi Garcia
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 r...
- Mark van Bommel is appointed Belgium head coach, succeeding Rudi Garcia.
- The coaching change follows Belgium’s quarter-final exit at the 2026 World Cup.
- Garcia’s contract is not renewed or he steps down after the tournament.
- Van Bommel signs a deal running through Euro 2028 (described as two years).
- At least one report says Boudewijn Zenden joins Van Bommel as part of the coaching staff.
July 27 – Mark van Bommel has been named the new manager of Belgium, succeeding Rudi Garcia who led the team to the last eight of the 2026 World Cup. The Dutchman signed a two-year contract until Euro 2028. He returns to Belgium following a stint with Antwerp where he led the club to the league and cup double in 2023. “Belgium possesses outstanding players and enormous potential,” said Van Bommel. Read more … The post Belgium bring in Mark van Bommel for Euro 2028 campaign appeared first on Inside World Football.
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1 month agoThe Belgian Football Association has named former Bayern Munich legend Mark van Bommel as the new head coach of the Red Devils.
1 month agoThe former Bayern Munich midfielder has signed a two-year deal through Euro 2028, with Boudewijn Zenden joining his coaching staff.
1 month agoHaving been out of work since leaving Royal Antwerp in 2024, Mark Van Bommel is back in the dugout with the Belgium national team. The post Belgium appoint Van Bommel as new head coach appeared first on SoccerNews.
1 month agoThe 49-year-old former Dutch international succeeds Frenchman Rudi Garcia, who stepped down having guided the 'Red Devils' to the World Cup quarter-finals. The post Dutchman van Bommel appointed new Belgium football coach appeared first on Vanguard News.
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