Ronald Koeman has informed the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) that he will not renew his contract as Netherlands head coach when it expires, bringing his second spell in charge of Oranje to a close.

The 63-year-old made the announcement one day after the Netherlands were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having fallen to Morocco on penalty kicks in the Round of 32.

End of an era for Oranje

The exit marks the conclusion of a second chapter for the Barcelona legend at the helm of his national side, a tenure defined by close collaboration with staff and players alike.

In a statement posted on the OnsOranje X handle, Koeman reflected on the difficulty of the decision: