Belgium hires Mark van Bommel to lead the national team after World Cup quarterfinals exit

BRUSSELS: (Jul 24) (AP) Former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel has taken over as head coach of Belgium’s national team following its run to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Van Bommel replaces Rudi Garcia, who it was confirmed this week would leave at the end of his contract on July 31.

“Belgium has outstanding players and enormous potential,” Van Bommel said. “Together with my coaching staff, we want to build a team that is disciplined, ambitious and brave enough to compete with the very best.”