Rudi Garcia leaves Belgium role after World Cup run to quarter-final stage
Rudi Garcia has left his position as head coach of the Belgium national football team following their run to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The 62-year-old, appointed in February 2025 on a deal running through the World Cup cycle, oversaw knockout-stage victories over Senegal and the United States. Belgium's campaign ended with a 2-1 loss to eventual tournament winners Spain in the last eight, after a late Mikel Merino winner. Belgium's World Cup journey included early group stage draws against Egypt and Iran, a 5-1 win over New Zealand, a dramatic comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal in the last-32, and a comprehensive 4-1 victory over co-hosts the U.S. Garcia thanked his players, sports director Vincent Mannaert, and fans, expressing pride in helping initiate a generational transition for the team.
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