Belgium Confirm Rudi Garcia’s Departure After World Cup Quarter-Final Loss

Belgian football federation has announced that head coach Rudi Garcia will leave at the end of the month when his contract expires. The decision follows Belgium’s run to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, where Spain ended the Red Devils’ campaign. Garcia was appointed 18 months ago to rebuild the squad after the golden generation began to fade. Under his leadership, Belgium secured qualification and showed resilience in the knockout stages before bowing out to eventual champions Spain. In a statement, sports director Vincent Mannaert praised Garcia’s commitment and experience. He said the coach played a key role in restoring unity and belief in the team. The federation is now searching for a new manager ahead of European Championship qualifiers and other major tournaments. Garcia leaves with the respect of fans for stabilizing the national side during a transitional period. Attention will now turn to the next coach who can guide Belgium to its first major international trophy.

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