Mark van Bommel’s initial period as manager of België has yielded a mixed record of two wins and two losses. Recent international matches exposed vulnerabilities within the team, particularly during encounters with Frankrijk. The Rode Duivels, as the Belgian national team is known, demonstrated they are not yet equipped to consistently defeat top-tier international opponents. This was evident in two defeats against Frankrijk, highlighting areas for improvement. Van Bommel reacted defensively to criticism, questioning expectations of immediate success against such formidable rivals. Despite the setbacks, the new manager remains resolute in his assessment of the team’s progress. Further development is clearly needed for België to challenge the world’s best.