At least 17 national team coaches have lost their jobs following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Rudi Garcia the latest to depart as Belgium’s coach after a quarter-final exit to eventual champions Spain.​
Didier Deschamps stepped down after 14 years as France’s coach, while other high-profile departures include Roberto Martinez (Portugal), Zlatko Dalic (Croatia), Ronald Koeman (Netherlands), Marcelo Bielsa (Uruguay), and Julian Nagelsmann (Germany).
The tournament, which saw Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in the final, triggered a wave of managerial exits across the globe.
Didier Deschamps (France) – Stepped down after 14-year tenure.
Roberto Martinez (Portugal) – Stepped down after Round of 16 elimination.
Zlatko Dalic (Croatia) – Stepped down after a 9-year tenure, Round of 32 exit.
Javier Aguirre (Mexico) – Resigned after Round of 16 elimination.
Ronald Koeman (Netherlands) – Resigned after Round of 32 elimination.
Sebastián Beccacece (Ecuador) – Resigned after Round of 32 elimination.
Marcelo Bielsa (Uruguay) – Stepped down after the tournament.
Steve Clarke (Scotland) – Stepped down after group stage exit.
Hong Myung-bo (South Korea) – Resigned after early elimination.
Sabri Lamouchi (Tunisia) – Sacked after a 5-1 defeat in the first game.
Miroslav Koubek (Czechia) – Resigned after group stage elimination.
Pape Thiaw (Senegal) – Contract terminated after team’s exit.
Rudi Garcia (Belgium) – Departed after quarter-final exit.
Carlos Queiroz (Ghana) – Resigned after Round of 32 exit.
Jamal Sellami (Jordan) – Departed after early exit.
Vladimir Petković (Algeria) – Left after early tournament exit.
Julian Nagelsmann (Germany) – Stepped down after a Round of 32 exit.
