World Cup Sh*ckwaves: Full List Of Coaches Who Resigned After 2026 Exit

According to reports, Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez became the latest high-profile manager to leave his position after his team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16.

The 52-year-old tactician, who took charge of Portugal in 2023, had faced mounting criticism over his continued dependence on veteran captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Following the defeat, Martinez confirmed that the encounter marked his final match as manager of the Portuguese national team.

“It is true that it was my last game with the Portugal national team,” Martinez told reporters, while expressing gratitude to Portuguese supporters for their backing throughout his tenure.

The former Belgium coach described his time with Portugal as a memorable experience, thanking fans and the football community for their support.

Martinez’s departure was widely anticipated, with his contract scheduled to expire after the World Cup campaign.

His exit came shortly after Ghana parted ways with head coach Carlos Queiroz following the Black Stars’ elimination in the Round of 32.

Other nations have also seen coaching changes after failing to meet expectations at the global tournament. Germany, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Czechia, Scotland, and South Korea have all ended their relationships with their respective managers.

Julian Nagelsmann left his position after Germany’s World Cup elimination, while Sebastián Beccacece departed following Ecuador’s early exit. Ronald Koeman also stepped aside after the Netherlands were knocked out, alongside Miroslav Koubek of Czechia.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke ended his tenure after his team’s campaign came to a close, while Hong Myung-bo left his role following South Korea’s elimination.

The coaches who have departed their national team positions so far are Roberto Martinez of Portugal, Carlos Queiroz of Ghana, Julian Nagelsmann of Germany, Sebastián Beccacece of Ecuador, Ronald Koeman of the Netherlands, Miroslav Koubek of Czechia, Steve Clarke of Scotland, and Hong Myung-bo of South Korea.

With the 2026 World Cup advancing into the quarter-final stage, further managerial changes are expected as football associations assess their performances and begin planning for the next international football cycle.