Belgium appoint Mark van Bommel as head coach

Former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel takes over Belgium on a contract until Euro 2028.

What happened. Belgium have appointed Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract running through Euro 2028, succeeding Rudi Garcia.

• Van Bommel, 49, led Royal Antwerp to league, cup and Super Cup titles.
• He will be assisted by Boudewijn Zenden, Maarten Martens and Reinier Robbemond.
• First fixtures: Nations League games vs Italy, France and Turkey.

“It is a great honour to become head coach of Belgium.”

— Mark van Bommel

Van Bommel's early task is Nations League matches in September and October.

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