Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman resigns after World Cup elimination

Ronald Koeman announced his resignation as head coach of the Dutch national football team following the Netherlands' 2‑3 penalty loss to Morocco in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. In an Instagram post he cited the desire to spend more time with his family and his wife's battle with breast cancer. The KNVB now faces an urgent search for a successor. Dutch media list several candidates, including former Liverpool manager Arne Slot, PSV coach Peter Bosz, former defender Michael Reiziger and technical director Erik ten Hag. The departure joins a wave of coaching exits after the tournament, with coaches from the Czech Republic, Scotland, Ecuador, South Korea, Tunisia and others also stepping down. The loss also sparked criticism of captain Virgil van Dijk, with some journalists accusing him of failing to lead during the penalty shoot‑out.