A report says around ten national teams have changed coaches or been left without a permanent manager, with departures linked to tournament results, expiring contracts and disagreements with federations.
Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Croatia and Uruguay are among the prominent cases. Martínez is said to have left Portugal after failing to deliver the World Cup, while Julian Nagelsmann reportedly departed Germany after its elimination.
Yet the tone is not universally hostile. Germany’s sporting director, Rudi Völler, reportedly described Nagelsmann as “é e continua sendo um excelente treinador” - an excellent coach who remains highly regarded.
Ronald Koeman’s reported exit from the Netherlands underlines how quickly tactical criticism can become a leadership issue. Zlatko Dalić’s reported departure from Croatia appears more closely tied to the end of his contract after a long, successful cycle.
Marcelo Bielsa is also said to have left Uruguay after a group-stage exit and the conclusion of his agreement. Elsewhere, the coaching picture is less clear. The report describes an unresolved situation around Carlos Queiroz and Ghana, where an announcement of his departure was reportedly not matched by a resignation letter received by the federation.
The wider list also includes changes involving Tunisia, South Korea, Czechia and Scotland, reinforcing how tournament football can accelerate decisions that might otherwise take months.
The vacancies will intensify the international coaching market, with Jürgen Klopp reportedly among the names linked to Germany. But the next choices will matter more than the headlines.
Federations must decide whether to pursue immediate recovery with a high-profile manager or commit to a longer rebuild. The next international window will reveal which appointments are designed to calm the fallout - and which are meant to reshape an entire generation.