Frenchman Rudi Garcia (pictured) has been named the new manager of Belgium following the dismissal of Domenico Tedesco. His contract runs through until the 2026 World Cup.  Dutchman Louis van Gaal and local favourite Michel Preud’Homme were also among the candidates shortlisted,

Het Nieuwsblad have revealed that Rudi Garcia will be the next head coach of the Belgian national team. The Frenchman, who has been out of work since 2023, will take over from Domenico Tedesco who was sacked earlier in the week.

Rudi Garcia has been appointed as Belgium 's new coach, the country's football federation said on Friday. Garcia has coached several large European clubs including Napoli, Marseille and Roma in his much-travelled career but has never managed a national side.