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Belgium appoints van Bommel as head coach

Entities: Rudi Garcia · Belgium national football team · Thibaut Courtois · Mark van Bommel · Royal Antwerp FC

Overview

The Royal Belgian Football Association confirmed on 24 July 2026 that Dutch former midfielder Mark van Bommel has been appointed head coach of the Red Devils, signing a two‑year contract that runs through Euro 2028 and succeeding Rudi Garcia after the World Cup quarter‑final exit. Van Bommel arrives after guiding Royal Antwerp to a league‑and‑cup double in 2022‑23 and brings previous coaching experience at PSV, Wolfsburg and as an assistant in Saudi Arabia and Australia.

He will be assisted by Boudewijn Zenden, Maarten Martens and Reinier Robbemond, and will formally take charge on 15 August. The federation highlighted his elite playing pedigree – Champions League winner with Barcelona, former Bayern Munich captain and domestic titles in several countries – as well as his recent managerial success. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois welcomed the appointment, noting the respect Van Bommel commands and suggesting a brief rest before the Nations League matches against Italy, France and Turkey. Sporting director Vincent Mannaert praised the choice as ambitious, while some fans debated Van Bommel’s limited French, a shortcoming he has pledged to address through intensive language training. The focus now shifts to the Nations League campaign and the build‑up to Euro 2028 under the new leadership.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 8 SOURCES] Mark van Bommel appointed head coach of Belgium national team. (Mark van Bommel has been appointed head coach of the Belgium national football team.)
[● 8 SOURCES] Mark van Bommel was appointed head coach of the Belgium national football team. (new)
[● 7 SOURCES] Mark van Bommel was appointed head coach of the Belgium national football team. (official announcement by the Royal Belgian Football Association)
[● 7 SOURCES] Mark van Bommel has been appointed head coach of the Belgium national football team. (appointment announced after World Cup exit and Garcia contract non‑renewal)
[● 6 SOURCES] Van Bommel signed a contract that runs until the Euro 2028 tournament. (Royal Belgian Football Association press release)
[● 6 SOURCES] The appointment followed Belgium's quarter‑final exit at the 2026 World Cup, which resulted in the dismissal of coach Rudi Garcia. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] Thibaut Courtois welcomed van Bommel's appointment and said he will discuss his own international future with him. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] Courtois said he wants to continue with Belgium but would like to skip the upcoming Nations League campaign for rest. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] Courtois was injured during Belgium's last‑eight match against Spain on 10 July in Los Angeles, after which replacement keeper Senne Lammens made an error that contributed to a 2‑1 loss. (existing)
[● 4 SOURCES] Mark van Bommel is 49 years old. (biographical data)

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Mark van Bommel appointed Belgium national team head coach
Mark van Bommel becomes Belgium’s head coach on a contract through Euro 2028; Thibaut Courtois and Dutch analysts back the Dutch former player’s appointment after Rudi Garcia’s exit.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 34 sources
Mark van Bommel appointed head coach of Belgium national football team
Mark van Bommel, 49, was appointed Belgium's head coach on a contract to Euro 2028, replacing Rudi Garcia. He brings Antwerp success, a strong backroom staff and Courtois’ backing.
9 days ago

[SPORTS] 51 sources
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12 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
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14 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
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Rudi Garcia’s Belgium coach contract expires in July and is unlikely to be renewed, prompting the KBVB to weigh successors such as Mark van Bommel, Hein Vanhaezebrouck, Simone Inzaghi, Thomas Vermaelen, Karel G
15 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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15 days ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
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[SPORTS] 2 sources
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17 days ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
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17 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
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18 days ago

[SPORTS] 14 sources
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18 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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18 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
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18 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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18 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
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19 days ago

[SPORTS] 19 sources
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19 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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19 days ago

[SPORTS] 11 sources
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19 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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20 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
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20 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
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20 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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20 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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21 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
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21 days ago

[SPORTS] 15 sources
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21 days ago

[SPORTS] 25 sources
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21 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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21 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
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21 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
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22 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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23 days ago

[SPORTS] 11 sources
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24 days ago

[SPORTS] 811 sources
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24 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
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25 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
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25 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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25 days ago

[SPORTS] 11 sources
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25 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[SPORTS] 12 sources
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27 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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27 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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27 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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27 days ago

[SPORTS] 16 sources
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Belgium came back from 0‑2, tied the game with Lukaku and Tielemans, and won on Tielemans' record‑late penalty to reach the World Cup 2026 quarter‑finals.
27 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
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Belgium came from 0‑2 down to beat Senegal 3‑2 on a last‑minute penalty in World Cup round‑of‑16, advancing to the quarter‑finals.
27 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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Belgium rallied from 0‑2 to beat Senegal 3‑2 after extra time, advancing to the World Cup round of 16.
27 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
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Belgium rallied from 0‑2 to beat Senegal 3‑2 after extra time, winning a penalty shootout and booking a round‑of‑16 spot at the 2026 World Cup.
27 days ago

[SPORTS] 23 sources
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27 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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27 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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27 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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28 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
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28 days ago

[SPORTS] 190 sources
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28 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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28 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
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28 days ago

[SPORTS] 41 sources
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28 days ago

[SPORTS] 10 sources
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29 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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29 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
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29 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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29 days ago

[SPORTS] 13 sources
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29 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
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30 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
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30 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 228 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 26 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
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Iran’s 33‑year‑old goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand earned Player of the Match as his saves secured a 0‑0 draw with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, continuing a career that rose from a nomadic childhood and street‑
about 1 month ago

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Belgium football team mired in song language dispute and coaching criticism at 2026 World Cup
Belgium’s World Cup song faces criticism for lacking Dutch, while coach Rudi Garcia and midfield choices, especially Kevin De Bruyne and Hans Vanaken, are under intense scrutiny after poor early results.
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Jeremy Doku Returns to Belgium Squad After Birth Trip During World Cup
Jeremy Doku briefly left the World Cup camp to attend his newborn son's birth in London, then returned to Belgium’s squad in the U.S. ahead of the crucial match against New Zealand.
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[SPORTS] 9 sources
Jeremy Doku back with Belgium after birth of son during World Cup
Jeremy Doku returned to Belgium’s World Cup squad after travelling to London for the birth of his son Praise, missing the Iran match but slated for the New Zealand game.
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Belgium's World Cup 2026 hopes dim after draws with Egypt and Iran
Belgium's World Cup 2026 campaign stalls after goalless draws with Egypt and Iran, prompting criticism of De Bruyne, Lukaku and coach Rudi Garcia ahead of a crucial match with New Zealand.

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