Koeman leaves Netherlands head coach role after World Cup exit

Ronald Koeman has departed from his position as head coach of the Netherlands following a World Cup exit at the hands of Morocco. The Netherlands, who finished on top of Group F, were eliminated after a penalty shootout following a dramatic 1-1 draw in the last 32. Koeman, who had previously managed the team from 2018 to 2020, expressed his gratitude towards the players and staff and stated he is stepping down to spend more time with family. The Dutch Football Federation confirmed his departure via an Instagram statement.