What happened: Ronald Koeman has resigned as head coach of the Netherlands following the Oranje's elimination from the World Cup. The Dutch were knocked out in the round of 32 by Morocco on Monday after the tie finished level at 1-1. The decision ends the 63-year-old's second stint in charge of the national team.
Why it matters: The exit lands hard for a side that had topped Group F with relative ease before falling at the first knockout hurdle. Koeman drew heavy criticism for his tactical approach but defended his choices afterward, insisting he would manage the match the same way again. His departure leaves the KNVB searching for a new direction after an early tournament collapse.
By the numbers: Across Koeman's three-year second spell, the Netherlands failed to beat a single side ranked in FIFA's top 25, drawing six and losing eight such matches. The round-of-32 meeting with Morocco finished 1-1 before the Dutch were eliminated.
What to watch: Focus shifts to the KNVB's search for a successor and how quickly the federation moves to install new leadership ahead of the next qualifying cycle.