FULL LIST: Eight coaches who resigned after 2026 World Cup elimination

The managerial merry-go-round in international football has seen a significant shake-up following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with eight national team coaches stepping down after their respective countries were eliminated from the tournament.

Roberto Martinez, the manager of Portugal, became the latest to announce his departure after his team's 1-0 loss to Spain in the Round of 16. Martinez, who faced criticism for his continued selection of veteran captain Cristiano Ronaldo, had been in charge since 2023. Speaking to reporters after the match, Martinez confirmed his exit, stating, "It is true that it was my last game with the Portugal national team. Thank you to the Portuguese people because it was an incredible period, a pride which I can’t describe."

His resignation follows that of Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of Ghana, who stepped down after the Black Stars were knocked out in the Round of 32. Several other nations have also parted ways with their coaches after disappointing World Cup campaigns.

These include Germany, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Czechia, Scotland, and South Korea. The list of departing coaches comprises Roberto Martinez (Portugal), Carlos Queiroz (Ghana), Julian Nagelsmann (Germany), Sebastián Beccacece (Ecuador), Ronald Koeman (Netherlands), Miroslav Koubek (Czechia), Steve Clarke (Scotland), and Hong Myung-bo (South Korea).

With the tournament now progressing to the quarter-final stage, further changes in coaching positions are anticipated as national federations evaluate team performances and commence preparations for the next international cycle.

“

It is true that it was my last game with the Portugal national team. Thank you to the Portuguese people because it was an incredible period, a pride which I can’t describe.