World Cup records for oldest managers change hand three times in 72 hours
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The 2026 World Cup has featured a unique narrative regarding the oldest managers. Otto Rehhagel's long-standing record was first broken by Hugo Broos, who managed South Africa against Mexico at 74 years and 2 months. Miroslav Koubek then took over the record shortly afterward, managing Czechia at 74 years and 9 months. Dick Advocaat is next in line at 78 years and 8 months, pending his appearance on the touchline for Curaçao. This developing story highlights an unusual sequence of milestones early in the tournament.
- •Otto Rehhagel held the record since 2010.
- •Hugo Broos became the oldest manager at 74 years, 2 months.
- •Miroslav Koubek took the record to 74 years, 9 months.
- •Dick Advocaat could claim the record at 78 years, 8 months.
- •Records changed hands within 72 hours of the tournament.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — The World Cup record that will change hands three times in 72 hours
"The first unusual record story of the 2026 World Cup is not about a player, a goal or even a result. It centres on the managers standing on the touchline.
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