Thomas Tuchel has faced criticism from England fans after the Three Lions' World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, but the FA confirmed he will not be sacked. However, 16 other national team managers have lost their jobs during the tournament, with Express Sport listing all the changes.
Tunisia: Sabri Lamouchi and Herve Renard
Tunisia saw two managers depart during the World Cup. Sabri Lamouchi was sacked after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening group game, and Herve Renard was brought in mid-tournament but has since left his post, leaving Tunisia searching again.
Senegal: Pape Thiaw
Senegal's turbulent 2026 included controversy over their AFCON win and unpaid wages. Pape Thiaw is now out of a job, with Patrick Vieira linked as a replacement.
Ghana: Carlos Queiroz
Veteran manager Carlos Queiroz took charge earlier this year but left after Ghana finished third in England's group and were eliminated by Colombia in the round of 32.
South Africa: Hugo Broos
Hugo Broos guided South Africa to their first-ever knockout tie, but they lost to Canada in the round of 32, and he has since departed.
Portugal: Roberto Martinez
Roberto Martinez announced his exit before the tournament, but Portugal's campaign ended poorly. They finished second in their group, barely beat Croatia in the round of 32, and were outplayed by Spain.
Germany: Julian Nagelsmann
Julian Nagelsmann insisted he was the right man until his departure was confirmed, with Jurgen Klopp announced as his replacement.
Uruguay: Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa left his role after Uruguay crashed out in the group stage, marking a miserable tournament for the former Leeds boss.
Netherlands: Ronald Koeman
The Netherlands reached the knockouts but were eliminated by Morocco in the round of 32, ending Ronald Koeman's second tenure. Arne Slot is a potential replacement.
Croatia: Zlatko Dalic
Croatia's Golden Generation ended with Luka Modric's final World Cup. Zlatko Dalic, who managed for nine years, also left his post.
France: Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps announced his exit pre-tournament and could not lead France to glory. His final game is the third-place play-off against England.
Jordan: Jamal Sellami
Jordan's first World Cup ended with zero points, and Jamal Sellami was unable to prevent a group-stage exit.
Ecuador: Sebastian Beccacece
Ecuador, a pre-tournament dark horse, barely reached the round of 32. Their win over Germany was a highlight, but they underperformed.
Scotland: Steve Clarke
Scotland had a humbling tournament aside from a nervy win over Haiti. Steve Clarke walked away after their exit.
South Korea: Hong Myung-bo
Hong Myung-bo faced public investigation calls after South Korea were dumped out in the group stage, in a scandalous departure.
Mexico: Javier Aguirre
One of three co-hosts, Mexico came close to knocking England out at the Azteca. Javier Aguirre left after a thrilling farewell match.
Czechia: Miroslav Koubek
Czechia left little imprint, exiting in the group stage. The new manager's first assignment will be against England in the Nations League.
