Belgium manager Rudi Garcia will depart after contract ends

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 1:52 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Belgium manager Rudi Garcia will depart after contract ends

Summary

Belgium national soccer team manager Rudi Garcia will leave his position at the end of July when his contract expires. The Royal Belgian Football Association has chosen not to extend his tenure. Garcia guided Belgium to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, where they were defeated by Spain. His time with the team was marked by challenges and a resurgence that included a notable comeback victory over Senegal in the round of 32. The federation is now preparing for a new coaching cycle.

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Key Details

•Rudi Garcia's contract with Belgium expires at the end of July.
•Belgium reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
•Garcia replaced Domenico Tedesco in January 2025.
•Belgium won 12, drew six, and lost two matches under Garcia.
•The federation plans to appoint a new national coach soon.

Latest Updates

4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium part ways with manager Rudi Garcia after World Cup campaign
1:52 PMBBC Football — Manager Garcia to leave Belgium when contract expires

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Rudi Garcia will not continue as Belgium manager following the team’s World Cup 2026 campaign. Garcia was appointed in February 2025 on a deal until the end of July 2026. The 62-year-old led Belgi...
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