The 2026 FIFA World Cup has triggered a wave of coaching changes as seven national teams parted ways with their head coaches due to disappointing performances. Six coaches resigned voluntarily, while one was dismissed by his federation. Among those stepping down were Ronald Koeman of the Netherlands, Sebastián Beccacece of Ecuador, Steve Clarke of Scotland, Marcelo Bielsa of Uruguay, Hong Myung-bo of South Korea, and Miroslav Koubek of the Czech Republic. Tunisia’s Sabri Lamouchi was the only coach to be officially sacked after a heavy defeat to Sweden.

The resignations and dismissal reflect the immense pressure national coaches face during the World Cup, where unmet expectations often lead to swift consequences. Each of the affected teams exited the tournament early, prompting their football associations to begin searching for replacements and reassessing strategies.

For these seven nations, rebuilding their squads and developing new tactical approaches have become immediate priorities as they look beyond the 2026 tournament toward future international competitions.