Belgium’s football federation on Friday announced Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the new national team coach, after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco.

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,

Belgium’s football federation on Friday announced Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the new national team coach, after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco.

The Royal Belgian Football Association announced it had made the decision to part company with Domenico Tedesco last week, with the Italian lasting less than two years in the role

Important news emerges on the national team front in view of the break scheduled for March. After the dismissal of

Belgium has hired Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the coach of the men's national soccer team, a week after firing Domenico Tedesco following a series of disappointing results.The Belgian football association said they would hold a press conference later on Friday to confirm Garcia's appointment.

Garcia beat reported competition from former assistant coach Thierry Henry, Julen Lopetegui and Mark van Bommel