Mark van Bommel nearing appointment as Belgium head coach
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Mark van Bommel is close to signing as Belgium's new head coach after the departure of Rudi Garcia. Negotiations are reportedly in the final stages, with only minor details remaining. Garcia left following Belgium's World Cup quarter-final exit to Spain, despite a solid record during his tenure. Van Bommel had emerged as the leading candidate shortly after Garcia's exit, with Belgian officials appreciating his tactical approach. Discussions about his coaching staff are ongoing, and it is anticipated that at least one Belgian coach will join him. The former midfielder most recently managed Royal Antwerp, guiding them to a domestic title and cup double in 2023.
- •Mark van Bommel is in final negotiations for the head coach position.
- •Rudi Garcia's exit followed Belgium's World Cup quarter-final loss.
- •Garcia had a record of 12 wins, six draws, and two defeats.
- •Van Bommel previously managed Royal Antwerp, winning a title in 2023.
- •Discussions are ongoing about Van Bommel's backroom staff.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Van Bommel set to take over as Belgium coach: reports
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Mark van Bommel set to become Belgium manager, reports
- 8:19 AMYahoo Sports — Reports: Dutchman Van Bommel set for Belgium job
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Mark van Bommel set to become new Belgium manager after Rudi Garcia’s exit
"Former Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel is set to take over as coach of the Belgium national team, local media reported Wednesday.Local media reported differences of opinion between the French coach and several players, as well as with technical director Vincent Mannaert, who was unhappy with certain group-stage performances.
"Former Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel is set to become Belgium coach, according to a media report. The 49-year-old is expected to sign a contract with the Red Devils until Euro 2028, Belgian newspaper Nieuwsblad reported on Wednesday.
"He knows the country well.With Rudi Garcia not being kept on, the Belgian Football Federation has reportedly already found his successor to take charge of the national team!Indeed, as announced this W...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:00 PMVan Bommel set to take over as Belgium coach: reports
Former Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel is set to take over as coach of the Belgium national team, local media reported Wednesday.Local media reported differences of opinion between the French coach and several players, as well as with technical director Vincent Mannaert, who was unhappy with certain group-stage performances.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 8:22 AMMark van Bommel set to become Belgium manager, reports
He knows the country well.With Rudi Garcia not being kept on, the Belgian Football Federation has reportedly already found his successor to take charge of the national team!Indeed, as announced this W...
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 8:19 AMReports: Dutchman Van Bommel set for Belgium job
Former Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel is set to become Belgium coach, according to a media report. The 49-year-old is expected to sign a contract with the Red Devils until Euro 2028, Belgian newspaper Nieuwsblad reported on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 6:10 AMMark van Bommel set to become new Belgium manager after Rudi Garcia’s exit
Mark van Bommel is on the verge of being appointed as Belgium’s new head coach, according to Nieuwsblad.The Dutchman is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations with the Belgian Football Assoc...
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