Brussels, July 20 (IANS) The Belgium national men’s football team and head coach Rudi Garcia are set to part ways, ending their 19-month association with the country’s football association, which announced that it will not extend the contract that runs until July 31, 2026.The 62-year-old Garcia, a French professional football manager and former player born to a Spanish expatriate father, took over as Belgium’s national football team manager with the contract lasting till the end of the FIFA Worl…
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Los Angeles, July 11 (IANS) Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia rued his side’s misfortune after their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a heartbreaking 1-2 quarterfinal defeat to Spain, saying ‘the stars weren’t aligned’ for them on a night when they lost their goalkeeper and captain in the middle of the match due to injuries.Belgium were closing in on extra time before substitute Mikel Merino struck in the 88th minute to send Spain into their first World Cup semifinal since 2010.“Unfort…
New York, July 9 (IANS) Spain and Belgium meet in an all-European World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, with Belgium facing the daunting task of becoming the first team to score against Spain in the tournament.Spain has yet to concede a goal at the World Cup, with goalkeeper Unai Simón extending his shutout streak in World Cup finals to 609 minutes, a run dating back to the group stage of the 2022 tournament in Qatar.Luis de la Fuente is expected to retain his preferred back four of Marc Cucurell…
Seattle, July 7 (IANS) Charles De Ketelaere’s first-half brace, Hans Vanaken’s first World Cup goal and a late strike from substitute Romelu Lukaku send Belgiium through to the quarter-finals with a 4-1 victory over co-hosts USA at Seattle Stadium. USA became the final co-hosts to exit the tournament after Canada and Mexico had already bowed out in the Round of 16.Belgium has not lost a match since March 20, 2025, a 3-1 defeat against Ukraine in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League promotion/relega…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Former USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who is part of FIFA’s Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup, has picked Belgium as a favourites in the round of 16 tie against the co-host USA, scheduled on Tuesday at the Seattle Stadium. Belgium have not lost a match since March 20, 2025, a 3-1 defeat against Ukraine in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation play-offs and head coach Rudi Garcia’s first match in charge. Since then, Belgium has accrued an eye-po…
Seattle, July 2 (IANS) Belgium manager Rudi Garcia reflected on Belgium’s dramatic comeback against Senegal, saying it wasn’t looked possible for his side to turn around the game in the 83rd minute when they were down 2-0, but a quick chat during the hydration break helped the team achieve the near-impossible turnaround. Belgium looked down and out as the clock ticked past the 85-minute mark and they were 2-0 behind. But Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans struck in the last five minutes to force …
Los Angeles, June 22 (IANS) Belgium was left frustrated after a goalless draw with Iran in their FIFA World Cup Group G match. The game finished goalless, but it was incident-stacked. Belgium registered 20 shots, Thibaut Courtois made two superb saves to deny Iran, Mehdi Taremi had a goal disallowed for offside, and Nathan Ngoy was sent off. The result means that the Red Devils and Team Melli can both go through and both go out as it is all to play for in Group G. Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia …
Inglewood, June 21 (IANS) European giants Belgium have been dealt a blow ahead of their crucial Group G clash against Iran at the Los Angeles stadium on Monday (IST) as their winger Jeremy Doku has been ruled out of the match due to illness, the Belgian team announced on Sunday.”Due to illness, Doku will not be part of the squad for our upcoming game against Iran,” Belgium posted on social media.Doku, 24, could also miss the knockout stage should Belgium advance, as his wife is due to give birth…
Brussels, May 30 (IANS) Belgium football head coach Rudi Garcia has shown firm belief in his side to achieve great things as they gear up for their fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance. Belgium are placed in Group G with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand, and the 62-year-old coach has set a clear goal of coming out on top in the group stage and securing a favourable draw for the next round.“We need to distinguish between our objective and our ambition. Our priority is to get through the grou…