Rudi Garcia clarifies reasons for Belgium exit after 18-month tenure

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·17 August 2026

Rudi Garcia clarifies reasons for Belgium exit after 18-month tenure

Rudi Garcia has outlined his reasons for stepping down as Belgium head coach and reflected on his time in charge.

According to L'Équipe, he left at the end of July on completion of his 18-month contract, with Dutchman Mark Van Bommel, 49, appointed as his successor.

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Belgium reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup under Garcia.

Now on the market, the 62-year-old is based in Rome.

He considered a new national-team offer, which he politely turned down.

Source: L'Équipe

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