Belgium: Rudi Garcia is no longer the head coach of the Red Devils (official)

Although he was appointed in February 2025 to succeed Domenico Tedesco, Rudi Garcia will step down as head coach at the end of his contract on July 31.

The announcement was made by the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) this Monday. The former Lille, Marseille, and Lyon manager guided the Red Devils to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, where they fell to Spain (1-2).

"After discussions with the RBFA, we have decided not to extend the excellent adventure we have shared over the past 18 months. I leave Belgium in League A of the UEFA Nations League and among the world's top eight teams. I want to thank my fantastic players, sporting director Vincent Mannaert, and the fans who supported us throughout this World Cup. I wish Belgium great success as they continue this generational transition that I was proud to help start.", Garcia said in a statement.

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