The 2026 World has so far proven to be a graveyard for international managers.
As many as six coaches have left their post by midway through the round of 32 matches and there will likely be numerous more before the transatlantic showpiece concludes on 19th July.
Germany's early exit leaves Julian Nagelsmann's position as national team coach hanging by a thread and Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa appears to be on the verge of the sack after a disappointing group stage effort.
Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi was the first managerial casualty of the competition, receiving his marching orders after just one game in North America.
The former Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City coach only signed a contract extension in January of this year but was replaced by Herve Renard following Tunisia's 5-1 loss to Sweden.
Czechia's Miroslav Koubek and South Korea's Hong Myung-bo both resigned after overseeing group exits, with the latter even taking criticism from his president, Lee Jae-myung, over his leadership and overall team performance.
Steve Clarke also quit after Scotland failed to reach the knockout stage of a major tournament for the 13th consecutive time.
Whilst both Netherlands and Ecuador performed well to advance through to the last 32, both nations are searching for a new manager after Ronald Koeman and Sebastian Beccacece.
Every managerial departure at the 2026 World Cup
- Sabri Lamouchi (Tunisia)
- Miroslav Koubek (Czechia)
- Steve Clarke (Scotland)
- Hong Myung-bo (South Korea)
- Ronald Koeman (Netherlands)
- Sebastian Beccacece (Ecuador)
(Information correct as of 1st July)
