Ronald Koeman steps down as Netherlands national team head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Ronald Koeman has left his role as head coach of the Netherlands national soccer team following their elimination from the FIFA World Cup by Morocco in the Round of 32. This marks the end of his second tenure with the team, which began after the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Koeman had succeeded Louis Van Gaal, who was dealing with health issues. The Dutch Football Association now seeks a new head coach to lead the team moving forward.
- •Koeman's departure follows a World Cup exit to Morocco.
- •He announced his decision via social media.
- •This was his second stint as head coach of the national team.
- •The Dutch federation will begin searching for a successor.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Koeman steps down as Netherlands manager
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Ronald Koeman is no longer Netherlands manager
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — ❌ Ronald Koeman no longer leads the Netherlands national team
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — 💥 Knockout blow: Ronald Koeman leaves the Netherlands
"Ronald Koeman has left this role as the Netherlands manager following their elimination from the World Cup in the Round of 32.The Dutch led against Morocco but an injury-time equaliser sent the game t...
"The elimination of the Netherlands national team by Morocco in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 has already had consequences.Ronald Koeman is no longer in charge of the Dutch national team.Reported by l...
"The surprising elimination of the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 hit the European delegation hard. After the tough defeat against Morocco, head coach Ronald Koeman formally announced th...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 10:15 PMKoeman steps down as Netherlands manager
Ronald Koeman has left this role as the Netherlands manager following their elimination from the World Cup in the Round of 32.The Dutch led against Morocco but an injury-time equaliser sent the game t...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:32 PM🚨 Official: Ronald Koeman is no longer Netherlands manager
The Netherlands’ surprise elimination as early as the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup was the final blow. Less than 24 hours after the bitter disappointment against Morocco in a fatal penalty shoo...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:22 PM❌ Ronald Koeman no longer leads the Netherlands national team
The elimination of the Netherlands national team by Morocco in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 has already had consequences.Ronald Koeman is no longer in charge of the Dutch national team.Reported by l...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:22 PM💥 Knockout blow: Ronald Koeman leaves the Netherlands
The surprising elimination of the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 hit the European delegation hard. After the tough defeat against Morocco, head coach Ronald Koeman formally announced th...
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