Like Pape Thiaw, these 16 coaches did not survive the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup saw 16 coaches sacked or resigning. Pape Thiaw, Senegal's coach since December 2022, was dismissed by the FSF after an executive committee meeting. Hugo Broos (South Africa), Javier Aguirre, Roberto Martínez, Julian Nagelsmann, among others, also left their posts. This turnover affects nearly a third of the 48 participating teams.