Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKoeman resigns as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit.Ronald Koeman has resigned as the head coach of the Netherlands national football team following their elimination from World Cup 2026. The Dutch side was beaten on penalties by Morocco in the last-32 stage of the tournament held in Mexico. Koeman cited personal reasons, including his wife's health, as a factor in his decision, alongside the team's disappointing performance. The Dutch football association's technical director, Nigel de Jong, described the World Cup campaign as “disappointing,” with the team failing to meet its semi-final objective. Koeman's second stint as coach, which began after the last World Cup in Qatar, faced criticism for inconsistent performances, despite reaching the semi-finals of the 2024 Euros. In fullRonald Koeman quits as Netherlands coach after disappointing World Cup exitThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Netherlands coach resigns after World Cup loss to Morocco
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKoeman resigns as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit.Ronald Koeman has resigned as the head coach of the Netherlands national football team following their elimination from World Cup 2026. The Dutch side was beaten on penalties by Morocco in the last-32 stage of the tournament held in Mexico. Koeman cited personal reasons, including his wife's health, as a factor in his decision, alongside the team's disappointing performance. The Dutch football association's technical director, Nigel de Jong, described the World Cup campaign as “disappointing,” with the team failing to meet its semi-final objective. Koeman's second stint as coach, which began after the last World Cup in Qatar, faced criticism for inconsistent performances, despite reaching the semi-finals of the 2024 Euros. In fullRonald Koeman quits as Netherlands coach after disappointing World Cup exitThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
