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Dutch national team considers Louis van Gaal amid coaching search

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Dutch national team considers Louis van Gaal amid coaching search

Summary

The Royal Dutch Football Association is navigating a coaching search after Ronald Koeman's resignation. Louis van Gaal, who has not coached since the 2022 World Cup, has expressed willingness to return if needed. Van Gaal has led the Netherlands in three prior stints and was responsible for significant achievements, including a third-place finish in the 2014 World Cup. Michael Reiziger, currently managing the Under-21 team, is also being considered as a candidate. The KNVB aims to finalize appointments ahead of upcoming Nations League matches against Germany and Serbia in late September.

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By the Numbers

•Ronald Koeman resigned after a poor World Cup performance.
•Louis van Gaal is open to a fourth stint as head coach.
•Michael Reiziger is in discussions for the head coaching role.
•The upcoming Nations League begins with games at the end of September.
•Van Gaal cites a lack of alternatives as a reason for his emergence as a candidate.

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8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Louis van Gaal emerges as surprise option as Dutch national team continues head coaching search

What they're saying

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The Dutch national team could potentially welcome back a very familiar face in the coming months, with Louis van Gaal having admitted he would consider returning as head coach if called upon
— Yahoo Sports

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