The 2026 FIFA World Cup has once again shown say the tournament no dey spare coaches, as six national team managers end up losing their jobs after disappointing campaigns.

The article explains how the competition, which usually spans just a few matches, carries heavy pressure for coaches whose work over years can collapse within minutes of poor results.

Among the affected coaches is Ronald Koeman, who resigned after Netherlands were eliminated on penalties by Morocco in a tightly contested knockout match.South Korea’s Hong Myung-bo also stepped down after his team were knocked out by Brazil in the Round of 32, despite progressing from the group stage.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke ended his long tenure after a disappointing group-stage exit, even though he had previously restored stability and qualification success for the national team.Czechia coach Miroslav Koubek resigned after a winless group-stage campaign, describing the need for a fresh direction following early elimination.

Tunisia’s Sabri Lamouchi became one of the earliest casualties of the tournament after a heavy opening defeat to Sweden, leading to his dismissal within days as the federation quickly moved to change leadership.

Ecuador’s Sebastián Beccacece also stepped down after his team were eliminated in the Round of 32, stating that his contract ended with the World Cup and that he could not achieve the objectives set.

The report highlights that these exits came through different situations—some voluntary resignations, some dismissals, and some mutual agreements—but they all reflect the same reality in international football: World Cup results heavily determine a coach’s fate.With limited preparation time and high expectations from national federations, even small mistakes can end long-term projects.

The article concludes that as teams move on to future qualification cycles, new coaches will be tasked with rebuilding confidence and delivering better outcomes.