FILE: Belgian coach Rudi Garcia

Rudi Garcia will step down as head coach of Belgium after the Royal Belgian Football Association confirmed that his contract, which expires on July 31, will not be extended.

The announcement follows Belgium’s run to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Red Devils were eliminated by eventual champions Spain.

In a statement released on Monday, the RBFA confirmed the end of its partnership with the 62-year-old Frenchman after 18 months in charge.

According to Garcia, “After discussions with the Belgian Federation, we decided not to extend the excellent run of the past 18 months.”