World Cup coaches break oldest record thrice in four days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The 2026 World Cup sees a rapid succession of records for oldest coach. Hugo Broos, aged 74, set the initial record on June 11 when South Africa faced Mexico. Later that day, Czechia's Miroslav Koubek, also 74 but older than Broos, assumes the record. By June 15, Dick Advocaat, 78, will take over the record during Curaçao’s debut against Germany. Advocaat also previously coached at the 1994 World Cup.
- •Hugo Broos becomes oldest coach on June 11 during South Africa vs. Mexico.
- •Miroslav Koubek takes the record later on June 11 with Czechia's match.
- •Dick Advocaat will hold the record on June 15 during Curaçao's debut.
- •Advocaat also coached at the 1994 World Cup.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Record for oldest World Cup coach will be broken three times in four days
"Records are meant to be broken — sometimes in quick succession.
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