Ronald Koeman returned for a second spell on 1 January 2023, after Louis van Gaal’s retirement.
Koeman resigned after the shootout defeat by Morocco in the last 32, where he faced criticism for his cautious approach.
"Looking back on my career, I feel especially proud.
The past few years have made me realise again that there are more important things than football," Koeman said.
Marianne van Leeuwen of the Royal Dutch football association stated that Koeman "gave everything for the Dutch national team."
Sebastián Beccacece was appointed 1 August 2024 to replace Félix Sánchez.
He lost three matches in almost two years, and while the defeat of Germany led to a national holiday, losing 2–0 to the co-hosts Mexico in the last 32 led to his resignation.
"Our contract ended with the World Cup," Beccacece explained.
Questions were raised around his defensive style, which the manager openly addressed: "For the fans who don’t know me, I think I didn’t quite click with them."
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The Ecuadorian football federation thanked him for his "commitment, dedication and professionalism throughout this cycle" as his tenure concluded.
