Ronald Koeman has stepped down as the Netherlands head coach, following the team’s exit in the round of 32 at the World Cup.
The Netherlands lost on penalties to Morocco and are heading home after a disappointing campaign.
Koeman has been criticised at this World Cup by some for setting his team up in a defensive manner. He has opted against extended his contract, which was due to expire after the World Cup.
This was the former Barcelona and Ajax midfielder’s second spell in charge of the Oranje.
He returned to the Netherlands following the departure of Louis Van Gaal after the 2022 World Cup, where they made it to the quarterfinals and were defeated on penalties by eventual champions Argentina.
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Koeman guided the team to the semifinal of Euro 2024, which marked the first time the Netherlands had reached the semifinals of a major international tournament since the 2014 World Cup.
