Overview

• Head coach Rudi Garcia confirmed the appointment at a pre-match press conference ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein.
• Garcia said staff and players backed the decision unanimously, underscoring a shared leadership plan within the squad.
• The coach described Tielemans as the link between Belgium’s long-serving core and younger players entering the team.
• Tielemans called the role a great honour and noted brief captaincy experience at Anderlecht, Monaco and Leicester.
• Kevin De Bruyne, now with Napoli, remains in the national team setup, while Romelu Lukaku is absent as he continues injury recovery.