Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract running until the end of Euro 2028. The 49-year-old replaces Rudi Garcia, who stepped down following Belgiums quarter-final exit to eventual world champions Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Van Bommel will officially begin his role on August 15.The Dutchman arrives after a successful spell at Royal Antwerp, where he guided the club to the Belgian Pro League title, Belgian Cup and Belgian Super Cup during his two seasons in charge.It is a great honour to become head coach of Belgium, Van Bommel said.Belgium has outstanding players and enormous potential. Together with my coaching staff, we want to build a team that is disciplined, ambitious and brave enough to compete with the very best.Van Bommels experience crucial Belgian Football Association sporting director Vincent Mannaert believes Van Bommels experience at the highest level will help lead the national team into its next cycle.Marks international experience as both a coach and player will help the Red Devils continue to improve, achieve results and reach their full potential, Mannaert said.Van Bommels coaching staff will include Boudewijn Zenden, Maarten Martens and Reinier Robbemond.His first matches in charge are set to come in the Nations League, with Belgium scheduled to face Italy, France and Turkey across September and October. Topics Belgium National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read 2026 World Cup: Rating the 5 biggest achievers and underperformers at this summers tournament Mitch Fretton 21st July, 2026 Belgium on the hunt for new coach after Garcia departs Jon Fisher 20th July, 2026 Courtois backs Lammens after error sends Belgium crashing out of World Cup Mitch Fretton 11th July, 2026 Merino revels in dream come true after authoring another Spain late show Nicholas McGee 10th July, 2026 Spain 2-1 Belgium: Merino the late hero again as Lammens error gifts La Roja semi-final spot Nicholas McGee 10th July, 2026 WATCH: Spain concede first 2026 World Cup goal as De Ketelaere cancels out Ruiz opener Nicholas McGee 10th July, 2026
