World Cup 2026: Ronald Koeman becomes fourth coach to resign after elimination

Netherlands coach, Ronald Koeman, has become the fourth and latest manager to resign following the nation’s Round of 32 exit at the FIFA World Cup 2026

Recall that the Netherlands failed to progress to the Round of 16 after losing on penalty shoot-out against Morocco this week.

However, Koeman now joined the likes of Miroslav Koubek, Steve Clarke, and Hong Myung-bo in quitting their jobs.

“I decided last night that it is time to step down as head coach of the Netherlands. We all shared the dream of making history at this World Cup, but we fell short.

“No one is more disappointed by that than I am. As head coach, the responsibility ultimately rests with me,” Koeman said in a statement.

Recall that Koubek resigned following Czechia’s group-stage exit at the World Cup after they finished bottom of Group A with one point from three matches.

Clarke stepped down as Scotland coach after Ghana’s defeat to Croatia last weekend confirmed Scotland’s elimination from the World Cup.

Myung-bo resigned as South Korea’s head coach following the team’s early group stage elimination as they failed to qualify for the Round of 32.

World Cup 2026: Ronald Koeman becomes fourth coach to resign after elimination