Roberto Martinez has been appointed head coach of Belgium, the Royal Belgian Football Association announced on Wednesday.

Martinez, 43, will take over FIFA's No. 2-ranked team less than two months after being fired by Everton.

Belgium begin their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign on Sept. 6 at Cyprus.

Martinez spent three years at Everton after previously coaching Swansea City and Wigan.

Marc Wilmots was previously manager of Belgium.