Twelve National Team Coaches Sacked or Resigned After World Cup 2026 Group Stage
A wave of managerial exits has followed the World Cup 2026 group stage, with twelve national team coaches either sacked or stepping down — including Roberto Martínez, Steve Clarke and Marcelo Bielsa.
The dust is still settling on the World Cup 2026 group stage and last-16 ties, and it has already claimed a remarkable twelve national team managers — through sackings, resignations, or mutually agreed departures. According to The Guardian, the exits span every continent and include some high-profile names.
Tunisia’s chaotic double departure stands out above all others. Sabri Lamouchi was sacked by mutual agreement after Tunisia were thrashed 5-1 by Sweden in their opening game. His replacement, Hervé Renard, lasted just 18 days before announcing his own resignation on Instagram — by which point Tunisia had conceded 12 goals in the group stage, a tournament record. Renard described the experience as
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