Willy Sagnol fired as Georgia coach after Nations League loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 12:38 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Willy Sagnol has been dismissed as head coach of Georgia's national football team following a 1-0 loss to Northern Ireland in their Nations League opener on September 25, 2026. The Georgian football federation made the announcement on Saturday, stating that Ramaz Svanadze will take over the coaching duties until the end of 2028. Sagnol, who began his tenure in February 2021, was instrumental in leading the team to its first European Championship appearance. The federation expressed gratitude to Sagnol for his contributions during his time with the team.
- •Georgia lost 1-0 to Northern Ireland in Nations League match.
- •Willy Sagnol was head coach since February 2021.
- •Ramaz Svanadze takes over until the end of 2028.
- •Sagnol helped Georgia reach its first European Championship.
- •The federation thanked Sagnol for his service.
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Sagnol sacked as Georgia boss after Nations League upset
"Former France international Willy Sagnol has been sacked as Georgia coach, the country's football federation announced Saturday."The Georgian national football team will be coached by Georgian specialist Ramaz Svanadze until the end of 2028," the country's federation said.
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