Overview
- Koeman announced on Instagram that he would step down after the Netherlands lost to Morocco on penalties in the Round of 32, a defeat that ended their tournament early.
- He said recent years have changed his priorities and that he wants to spend more time with his wife, who is ill, and with family, and he signalled that his coaching career may be over.
- The Morocco match drew heavy criticism of Koeman's tactics, including a defensive five-player setup, and three Dutch players missed penalties while some squad members were later targeted with racist abuse online.
- The KNVB confirmed Koeman informed the federation he would not continue and will begin a managerial search, with media speculation naming Arne Slot among possible successors.
- The exit is the Netherlands' earliest-ever World Cup elimination and their third straight tournament loss on penalties, a result that raises questions about squad identity and the team's path into coming internationals.