Mark van Bommel names Newcastle United star in his first squad

Mark van Bommel has named his first squad.

This comes after taking over from former Belgium boss Rudi Garcia.

Mark van Bommel unveiling his first ever selection on Friday.

Van Bommel has named a 28 man squad for four Nations League matches and included in the selection is Newcastle United’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo.

Belgium play away at Italy on Friday 25 September, then France at home on Monday 28 September.

Another home game against Turkey on Friday 2 October, before then playing away against France on Monday 5 October.

Belgium squad for September/October 2026:

Goalkeepers:

Jari De Busser (AZ Alkmaar), Senne Lammens (Manchester United), Mike ⁠Penders (Chelsea), ⁠Maarten Vandevoordt (RB Leipzig)

Defenders:

Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Zeno Debast (Sporting Lisbon), Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton & Hove Albion), Koni De Winter (AC Milan), Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge), Nathan Ngoy (Lille), Kyriani Sabbe, Joaquin Seys (both Club Brugge), Arthur Theate (Bologna)

Midfielders:

Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Mandela Keita (Parma), Romeo Lavia (Chelsea), Nicolas Raskin (Rangers), Youri Tielemans (Manchester United), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge)

Forwards:

Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta), Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Newcastle United), Malick Fofana (Sunderland), Mika Godts (Paris St Germain), Romelu Lukaku (Fenerbahce), Dodi Lukebakio (Benfica), Diego Moreira (AC Milan), Lois Openda (Olympique Lyonnais), Leandro Trossard (Besiktas)