Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Van Bommel to Coach Belgium
Mark van Bommel, a former Netherlands midfielder, is going to be the new coach of the Belgium national football team.
He will take over from Rudi Garcia, who left after Belgium was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Van Bommel has coached teams like PSV Eindhoven, Wolfsburg, and Antwerp.
The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) wants a younger and more modern coach.
Some fans are surprised that Garcia is leaving, but the RBFA thinks Van Bommel is a good choice to lead the team to Euro 2028.
Mark van Bommel to become Belgium's new head coach.
Van Bommel to sign contract through Euro 2028.
Rudi Garcia left after Belgium's quarter-final exit in FIFA World Cup 2026.
Garcia had a 60% win rate in 20 matches.
RBFA seeks a younger, more modern coach.
- Who
- Mark van Bommel
- What
- Appointed as Belgium's new head coach
- When
- Contract to be signed in the coming days
- Where
- Belgium
- Why
- To replace Rudi Garcia and lead through Euro 2028
Supporters' Reaction
RBFA's Decision
Rudi Garcia's Departure
Supporters' Reaction
Many supporters were bewildered by Garcia's departure.
RBFA's Decision
The RBFA sought a younger, more modern coach.
- New Coach
- Mark van Bommel
- Previous Team
- Antwerp
- Contract Duration
- Through Euro 2028
- Former Coach
- Rudi Garcia
- World Cup 2026 Result
- Quarter-final exit
- Garcia's Win Rate
- 60%
- Garcia's Tenure
- 18 months
- RBFA's Goal
- Younger, modern coach