Mark van Bommel Appointed Belgium Manager
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Mark van Bommel Appointed Belgium Manager

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The Belgian Football Federation has appointed Mark van Bommel as the new manager of the senior national team. This decision comes after Rudi Garcia’s contract was not renewed following the 2026 World Cup.

The appointment was made official today, following earlier reports regarding Jürgen Klopp. The Belgian Football Federation sought a successor to take charge after deciding not to retain Rudi Garcia after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup tournament.

Details surrounding the terms of van Bommel’s contract were not immediately available. However, the federation confirmed that he will be responsible for leading the national team forward, with expectations set on building a competitive squad for future international competitions.

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