Rudi Garcia
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- Oct 5
AC Milan winger Alexis Saelemaekers faces surgery and sideline until 2027 after ankle injury
Diagnostic tests confirmed the Belgian midfielder suffered joint instability at the site of his 2024 surgery during a training session at Milanello, leaving Ruben Amorim short of options on the left flank.
- Jul 25
Mark van Bommel named Belgium head coach on two-year deal through Euro 2028
The 49-year-old Dutchman succeeds Rudi Garcia, whose contract was not renewed after Belgium's World Cup quarter-final exit, and begins his role on 15 August.
- Jul 25
Mark van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach until Euro 2028, brings Zenden and Martens as assistants
The 49-year-old Dutchman succeeds Rudi Garcia just over a week after Belgium's World Cup quarterfinal exit, signing a contract through the 2028 European Championship in the UK and Ireland.
- Jul 7
Belgium routs USA 4-1 in World Cup last 16 after Trump's intervention fails to save host nation
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and a goalkeeping error gifted Belgium a third goal as the Red Devils knocked the United States out of their home World Cup with a 4-1 win in Seattle.
- Jul 2
Belgium's late blitz and Tielemans penalty sink Senegal 3-2 in extra-time World Cup thriller
Belgium rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, advancing to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
- Jul 1
Belgium stuns Senegal 3-2 after extra time with latest goal in World Cup history, a 125th-minute penalty from Tielemans
Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute, the latest goal ever scored at a men's World Cup, to complete Belgium's 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal in the round of 32 at Seattle's Lumen Field after trailing 0-2 until the 86th minute.
- Jun 27
Cape Verde reaches World Cup last 16 in historic debut as Belgium, Spain, Senegal also advance
First-time World Cup participants Cape Verde secured a remarkable spot in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to top their group and Spain edged out Uruguay.
- Jun 21
Belgium held to another goalless draw as Ngoy red card compounds World Cup frustrations
Belgium's disappointing World Cup campaign continued with a 0-0 stalemate against Iran in Inglewood, California, after defender Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the second half.
- Jun 15
Lukaku’s instant impact rescues Belgium as Egypt own goal forces Group G draw
Romelu Lukaku’s immediate off‑the‑bench pressure forced a 66th‑minute own goal by Egypt’s Mohamed Hany, earning Belgium a 1‑1 draw after Emam Ashour’s first‑half stunner in Seattle.
- Jun 15
Belgium draws 1-1 with Egypt in World Cup group opener after late own goal rescues Red Devils
Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group 7 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Egyptians took a first-half lead through Ashour's powerful strike, but a second-half own goal forced by Romelu Lukaku salvaged a point for the Red Devils.
- Jun 15
Belgium begins World Cup campaign against Egypt as Garcia's revitalized side rides 13-match unbeaten run into Seattle opener
Belgium enters the 2026 World Cup on a 13-match unbeaten streak under coach Rudi Garcia, taking on Mohamed Salah's Egypt tonight at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Group G opener pits two favorites against each other in temperatures forecast to reach 34°C.
