17 National Team Coaches Who Left After the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Belgium's head coach Rudi Garcia is the latest manager to leave his job after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His departure brings the total number of coaching changes since the tournament to 17.

Garcia’s exit comes after Belgium lost to Spain in the quarter-finals. Spain went on to win the final against Argentina, finishing 1-0.

The Royal Belgian Football Association announced on Monday that Garcia’s contract, which ends on July 31, will not be renewed. This marks the end of his time with the Red Devils.

At 62 years old, Garcia led Belgium to the last eight before their World Cup journey ended against Spain. His departure is part of a trend where many national teams are seeing changes in coaching staff. Some coaches are stepping down after poor performances, while others are finishing their contracts or being let go after the tournament.

Coaches Who Have Left Their National Teams After the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

• Didier Deschamps (France), Finished his 14-year term after the tournament.
• Roberto Martínez (Portugal), Resigned after Portugal lost to Spain in the Round of 16.
• Zlatko Dalić (Croatia), Ended his nine-year time as coach after Croatia was knocked out by Portugal in the Round of 32.
• Javier Aguirre (Mexico), Stepped down after Mexico lost to England in the Round of 16.
• Ronald Koeman (Netherlands), Left his role after the Dutch were eliminated in the Round of 32.
• Sebastián Beccacece (Ecuador), Resigned following Ecuador’s exit in the Round of 32.
• Marcelo Bielsa (Uruguay), Stepped down after Uruguay's World Cup campaign.
• Steve Clarke (Scotland), Left after Scotland could not move past the group stage.
• Hong Myung-bo (South Korea), Resigned after South Korea's early exit.
• Sabri Lamouchi (Tunisia), Was fired after Tunisia lost their opening match 5-1.
• Miroslav Koubek (Czechia), Stepped down after Czechia’s group-stage elimination.
• Pape Thiaw (Senegal), Had his contract canceled after Senegal's exit.
• Rudi Garcia (Belgium), Will leave after his contract ends following Belgium's quarter-final finish.
• Carlos Queiroz (Ghana), Resigned after Ghana was eliminated in the Round of 32.
• Jamal Sellami (Jordan), Left his post after Jordan's early exit.
• Vladimir Petković (Algeria), Departed following Algeria's disappointing performance.
• Julian Nagelsmann (Germany), Stepped down after Germany was knocked out in the Round of 32.

These recent changes show the high expectations for national team coaches after big tournaments. Many football associations are looking for new leaders as they prepare for the next competitive cycle.