Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Belgium appoints Mark van Bommel as coach
Belgium has a new football coach named Mark van Bommel.
He is a former player for the Netherlands and has coached other teams like Antwerp.
He wants to make Belgium's team strong and disciplined.
His first matches will be in the Nations League, starting with Italy.
He has a team of assistant coaches to help him.
The previous coach, Rudi Garcia, is not continuing, even though he did well in the World Cup.
Belgium appoints Mark van Bommel as head coach until Euro 2028.
Van Bommel aims to build a disciplined and ambitious team.
His first matches are in the Nations League, starting with Italy on September 25.
Van Bommel's assistant coaches include Boudewijn Zenden, Maarten Martens, and Reinier Robbemond.
Rudi Garcia's contract was not renewed despite leading Belgium to the World Cup quarterfinals.
- Who
- Mark van Bommel
- What
- Appointed as Belgium's head coach
- When
- Contract until Euro 2028
- Where
- Belgium
- Why
- To build a disciplined and ambitious team
Van Bommel's Appointment
Garcia's Departure
Coaching Philosophy
Van Bommel's Appointment
Van Bommel aims to build a disciplined and ambitious team capable of competing with the world's best.
Garcia's Departure
Garcia's contract was not renewed despite leading Belgium to the World Cup quarterfinals.
- New Coach
- Mark van Bommel
- Contract Duration
- Until Euro 2028
- Previous Club
- Antwerp
- First Match
- Italy on September 25
- Assistant Coaches
- Boudewijn Zenden, Maarten Martens, Reinier Robbemond