FIFA World Cup 2022: Only eight teams remain in the latest edition of FIFA’s flagship event. 16 teams headed for the starting gate after the group stage matches concluded. Eight more followed after defeats in the round of 16.
Some teams have packed their bags after their underperformance at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Many countries fell short of expectations in Qatar in 2022 and were knocked out of the quadrennial even much earlier than they expected.
European heavyweights Germany and Belgium’s national soccer team were knocked out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the group stage, surprising many. Uruguay was another top soccer nation that failed to advance beyond the group stage. Another European heavyweight, Spain, fell in the round of 16 to Morocco.
Disappointing performances at Qatar 2022 have cost some managers their jobs. Here we take a look at five coaches who have resigned or been fired from their position as head coach of the national soccer team.
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Five coaches who resigned or were fired after the departure of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Otto Addo (Ghana)
Ghana failed to advance to the round of 16 of Group H of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which also had the Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea national football team. The African nation secured three points from three matches in Group H, but it was not enough to secure a top-two finish in the group. Addo resigned from him as manager of the Ghana national football team after their exit from the World Cup.
Paulo Bento (South Korea)
The Portuguese coach guided South Korea to the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. His team sealed their place in the round of 16 with four points from three Group H matches. late goal against European heavyweights Portugal. However, South Korea was dismantled by the Brazil national soccer team in the round of 16 as the South American giants posted a 4-1 victory. Bento resigned from his post as manager of South Korea afterwards.
Gerardo Martin (Mexico)
Gerardo Martino failed to guide Mexico past the group stage at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mexico finished third in Group C, behind Argentina and Poland. Mexico earned four points from three games, but Poland edged the North American nation into second place in Group C. Gerardo Martino resigned afterwards.
Roberto Martinez (Belgium)
Despite boasting a star-studded squad, Belgium endured a disastrous 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign. They were unable to advance beyond the group stage after finishing third in Group F. Roberto MartÃnez stepped down as coach of the Belgium national soccer team after his departure from the quadrennial event.
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Luis Enrique (Spain)
The Spain national soccer team parted ways with Luis Enrique after he fell out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16. The European nation advanced to the round of 16 with a second-place finish in Group E. However, they were defeated by Morocco in a penalty shootout in the round of 16 after both teams failed to find a winner in regulation time and in the extension
