Kinshasa, July 6th, 2026 (CPA). – Seven head coaches of the 48 national teams competing in the 23rd FIFA World Cup USA–Canada–Mexico 2026 have already resigned following the elimination of their teams either in the group stage, the Round of 32 or the Round of 16, while another has been dismissed, CPA reported on Monday. The first to lose his job was French coach Sabri Lamouchi, who was dismissed by the Tunisian Football Federation after Tunisia’s heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden during the group stage. In an attempt to revive the Carthage Eagles’ campaign, Tunisian football authorities recalled Hervé Renard on a short-term mission. Despite the managerial change, Tunisia failed to progress beyond the group stage, and the French tactician stepped down at the end of the tournament. The second departure came from Ronald Koeman, who resigned as head coach of the Netherlands after the Oranje were eliminated by Morocco in a penalty shootout in the Round of 32. Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann followed suit after his side’s defeat to Paraguay at the same stage, submitting his resignation immediately after the loss. Equateur Coach Sebastián Beccacece also announced his departure following his team’s elimination by Mexico, while Carlos Queiroz ended his three-month tenure as Ghana coach after the Black Stars’ defeat to Colombia. The list is completed by Hong Myung-bo, who left his position after South Korea’s group-stage exit, and Miroslav Koubek, who also stepped down following the Czech Republic’s elimination.
Sweden Retains Confidence in Graham Potter
Contrary to rumours circulating on social media, Sweden head Coach Graham Potter has neither resigned nor been dismissed following his side’s 3-0 defeat to France in the Round of 16. The Swedish Football Association reaffirmed its confidence in the English manager, praising the team’s performance in reaching the knockout stage. However, further managerial changes are expected before the end of the tournament. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly under increasing pressure following the Seleção’s elimination. These coaching changes once again highlight the intense pressure faced by national team managers during the FIFA World Cup, where immediate results often determine their future, even after campaigns considered respectable. So far, the 2026 World Cup has recorded one dismissal and seven voluntary resignations, a figure that could increase as the tournament moves into the quarter-finals.