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'No one is more disappointed than I am': Koeman resigns after Netherlands' historic WC exit Ronald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands head coach after their surprising FIFA World Cup 2026 exit to Morocco. This marks the end of his second tenure, with the Dutch suffering their earliest-ever World Cup elimination. Koeman cited the disappointment and a desire to prioritise family and health as reasons for his departure, expressing gratitude for his time with the squad.

Official/ Elimination from Morocco brings consequences for the "tulips ... July 01, 2026 12:53 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has announced his resignation following the team's elimination from the World Cup, after being defeated by Morocco in the round of 16. The Netherlands had every chance of making a successful run in the tournament, but Morocco defeated them 3-2 on penalties after Monday's match in Monterrey ended 1-1 after regular time and extra time. "Last night I made the decision to end my tenure as coach of the Netherlands national team," Koeman, 63, said in an Instagram post. "We all shared the dream of making history in this World Cup, but we didn't make it. No one is more disappointed than me. As a coach, the ultimate responsibility falls on me.", were some of the words of the former coach of the "tulips". June 30, 2026 June 21, 2026 July 04, 2026 July 04, 2026 July 04, 2026 July 04, 2026 July 04, 2026 July 04, 2026 July 04, 2026 July 04, 2026 July 03, 2026 July 03, 2026 July 03, 2026 July 03, 2026 July 04, 2026 July 04, 2026 July 03, 2026 July 03, 2026 July 03, 2026 July 03, 2026 @balkanweb

Koeman resigns after Netherlands crash out on penalties to Morocco Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman resigned Tuesday after his side were eliminated from the World Cup, falling to Morocco in a Round of 32 penalty shootout that marked the Dutch team’...

Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands head coach after World Cup ... Image Berlin, Germany - June 25, 2024: Dutch manager Ronald Koeman looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match Netherlands v Austria at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany - Credit: katatonia82 / Depositphotos - License: DepositPhotos Sports Ronald Koeman Oranje Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup Louis van Gaal FC Barcelona 2022 FIFA World Cup Argentina Monterrey Mexico » More tags « Less tags Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 23:19 Share this article: Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands head coach after World Cup exit Ronald Koeman has resigned as manager of the Dutch national team. The decision comes a day after the disappointing defeat to Morocco on penalties, resulting in an exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the round of 32 stage. “I decided last night that it is time to step down as head coach of the Netherlands,” Koeman wrote on Instagram. “We all shared the dream of making history at this World Cup, but we fell short. No one is more disappointed by that than I am. As head coach, the responsibility ultimately rests with me.” The Netherlands was leading 1–0 in the final minutes of the match thanks to a goal by Cody…

Ronald Koeman Resigns As Netherlands Coach Following Historic World Cup ... Ronald Koeman has resigned from his role as Netherlands men's national team head coach after suffering the country’s worst-ever finish at a World Cup, getting knocked out in the round of 32. The Netherlands has missed World Cups, most recently in 2018, but in every World Cup it has participated in, it has reached at least the last 16. That all changed when the Netherlands lost to Morocco in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at Monterrey Stadium. Koeman has been heavily criticized for his approach to the match vs. Morocco. He played a back five, abandoning the Dutch philosophy of attacking football and total football. The Netherlands played with a traditional back four in the group stage, where it finished with seven points and really impressed, but the sudden formation change against Morocco left everybody confused, including Thierry Henry. "I was really surprised because the Netherlands doesn’t usually play this way, but it’s clear that Koeman had a different vision," the World Cup-winner said. Zlatan Ibrahimović went as far as to blame Koeman for the defeat. "It’s always sad to see somebody lose. …

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman resigns after World Cup exit - NBC Los ... 2026 World Cup Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman resigns after nation's earliest World Cup exit The Netherlands had reached at least the round of 16 in 11 previous World Cups. By Jim Vertuno | The Associated Press • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. Netherlands’ head coach Ronald Koeman gestures during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman resigned Tuesday after his team was knocked out of the World Cup with a Round of 32 loss to Morocco in a penalty shootout , the earliest exit ever from the tournament for the Dutch team. The 63-year-old Koeman, who had been leading the Dutch national team for the second time after reaching the semifinals of the 2024 European championship, announced his decision in a social media post. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE The Netherlands had reached at least the round of 16 in 11 previous World Cups, including a quarterfinal appearance four years ago in Qatar. This year's t…

Netherlands coach Koeman resigns after penalty shootout loss ... - AP News Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa) Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa) Netherlands’ Frenkie de Jong (21) shakes hands with head coach Ronald Koeman after being substituted during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo) Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman resigned Tuesday after his team was knocked out of theWorld Cupwith a Round of 32 loss to Morocco in a penalty shootout, theearliest exitever from the tournament for the Dutch team. The 63-year-old Koeman, who had been leading the Dutch national team for the second time after reaching the semifinals of the 2024 European championship, announced his decision in a social media post. The Nethe…