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Ronald Koeman Steps Down as Netherlands Coach After World Cup Exit

He resigned to take responsibility for Oranje's early elimination and the Dutch federation will begin a search for a successor.

Overview

  • Koeman announced on Tuesday that he would resign hours after the Netherlands were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup by Morocco following a penalty shootout.
  • In a statement posted to his social media he said he felt most disappointed and that, as head coach, he must carry the responsibility for failing to meet World Cup ambitions.
  • The team had advanced from its group with a draw against Japan and wins over Sweden and Tunisia before the round‑of‑16 defeat.
  • Koeman finishes his second spell in charge with 64 matches as coach, making him the second‑most capped Oranje boss in history behind Bob Glendenning.
  • The KNVB is expected to start a search for a new head coach and must decide whether to retain members of Koeman's staff, including his assistant and brother Erwin Koeman, and manage local reactions tied to his Groningen links.