The Netherlands’ Ronald Koeman and Ecuador’s Sebastián Beccacece joined the growing list of managers to stand down from their roles after being eliminated from the World Cup.
Koeman’s Dutch contingent had looked strong in the group stages, annihilating Sweden 5–1 in addition to easing past Tunisia. Its entertaining 2–2 draw with Japan had bright moments, though cynics had long been disappointed with Koeman’s style of play and the perceived lack of quality in forward areas.
