Rudi Garcia Appointed Belgium's National Football Team Coach

The Frenchman takes over from Domenico Tedesco, aiming to revive the team's fortunes ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Rudi Garcia, 60, has been named the new head coach of Belgium's national football team, succeeding Domenico Tedesco.
Garcia brings extensive club-level experience, having coached teams like Lille, Marseille, AS Roma, and most recently Napoli.
Belgium's recent struggles, including early elimination in the last Euro and a poor Nations League campaign, have created a challenging environment for Garcia's debut as a national team coach.
Garcia's immediate objectives include uniting the team's divided locker room and securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Eden Hazard will play a liaison role to help reconcile tensions among players, particularly with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who stepped away from the team in 2023.