The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already claimed several coaching casualties, with seven national team managers leaving their positions after their countries were knocked out of the tournament.
The latest departure is Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz, who stepped down after the Black Stars were eliminated in the Round of 32 following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia. His resignation came just three months after taking charge of the national team.
In a farewell message, Queiroz thanked the Ghana Football Association, players, and supporters for their confidence and support during his brief tenure. He described leading the Black Stars as a privilege and expressed pride in the team’s efforts, saying they had worked to restore belief and competitiveness on the international stage despite their early exit.
Ghana’s elimination marked another disappointing campaign for the four-time African champions, who were unable to progress to the knockout rounds after falling short against a disciplined Colombian side.
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Queiroz’s exit adds to a growing list of managerial changes following the World Cup. Several football federations have decided to part ways with their coaches after failing to meet expectations at the tournament.
The managers who have left their roles after their teams’ elimination include:
- Carlos Queiroz – Ghana
- Julian Nagelsmann – Germany
- Sebastián Beccacece – Ecuador
- Ronald Koeman – Netherlands
- Miroslav Koubek – Czechia
- Steve Clarke – Scotland
- Hong Myung-bo – South Korea
With the tournament entering the quarter-final stage, attention is now turning to rebuilding projects, as the affected nations begin the search for new managers ahead of upcoming international competitions and the qualification campaigns for future tournaments.
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