World Cup 2026: Eighth Manager Departs Following Team's Early Exit [Complete Roster]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already led to the departure of eight national team coaches, a consequence of their countries' elimination from the competition.

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Portugal's manager, Roberto Martinez, is the most recent example, having confirmed his exit after his team's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16 on Monday.

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Martinez, who has been in charge of Portugal since 2023, announced that his tenure had come to an end, stating "My contract ends today, it's the end of a cycle" in the aftermath of the loss.

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This development contributes to a growing trend of managers either resigning or being relieved of their duties following underwhelming World Cup performances.

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Just a few days prior, Ghana's head coach, Carlos Queiroz, stepped down after the Black Stars were eliminated in the Round of 32.

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Queiroz, a veteran Portuguese coach, announced his departure over the weekend, marking the end of his time in charge of Ghana after they failed to advance beyond the first knockout round.

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Several other nations, including Germany, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Czechia, Scotland, and South Korea, have also opted to make managerial changes in response to their World Cup exits.

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The list of coaches who have left their positions after the World Cup 2026 elimination includes Roberto Martinez, who stepped down after Portugal's 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to Spain, and Carlos Queiroz, who resigned following Ghana's Round of 32 exit.

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Other coaches who have departed include Julian Nagelsmann, who left Germany after their tournament exit, Sebastián Beccacece, who departed after Ecuador's elimination, and Ronald Koeman, who left the Dutch national team.

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Miroslav Koubek lost his job with Czechia, while Steve Clarke parted ways with Scotland, and Hong Myung-bo exited as South Korea head coach, all following their respective team's eliminations.

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As the tournament progresses to the quarter-final stage, further coaching changes may occur, as football federations assess their teams' performances and prepare for the next international cycle.