The World Cup has already ousted eight national team coaches; see the list

The first to be fired during the tournament was the Frenchman Sabri Lamouchi. The decision was made after Tunisia lost 5-1 to the Netherlands, still in the first round of the group stage. Hervé Renard took over the team, but failed to qualify for the knockout stage.

After, Hong Myung-Bo (South Korea), Miroslav Koubek (Czech Republic), Steve Clarke (Scotland) and Marcelo Bielsa (Uruguay) left. All resigned after their teams were eliminated in the group stage.

Already Ronald Koeman (Netherlands) asked to leave the Netherlands after falling in the second round to Morocco on penalties. Finally, Sebastián Beccacece (Ecuador) had his contract expired and was not extended after the team was eliminated by Mexico in the 16th round.

Coaches who left their positions at this World Cup:

• Sabri Lamouchi – Tunisia
• Hong Myung-bo – South Korea
• Miroslav Koubek – Czech Republic
• Steve Clarke – Scotland
• Marcelo Bielsa – Uruguay
• Ronald Koeman – Netherlands
• Julian Nagelsmann – Germany
• Sebastián Beccacece – Ecuador