Eight Coaches Dismissed After World Cup 2026 Eliminations

Following the elimination of several teams from the FIFA World Cup 2026, at least eight coaches have lost their jobs. Portugal's head coach Roberto Martinez confirmed his resignation after his team's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16 on Monday night.

His contract was set to end today. Additionally, Ghana's head coach Carlo Queiroz stepped down over the weekend after the Black Stars' exit in the Round of 32.

Other coaches who lost their positions include Julian Nagelsmann of Germany, Sebastián Beccacece of Ecuador, Ronald Koeman of the Netherlands, Miroslav Koubek of Czechia, Steve Clark of Scotland, and Hong Myung-bo of South Korea. This wave of coaching changes reflects the high stakes and pressures associated with international football tournaments.