Managers who resigned or were sacked after leaving the World Cup…

Brazil, the Netherlands and Belgium are among the nations looking for a new coach after their World Cup hopes in Qatar ended. Spain has already found one…

Here are the managers who walked or kicked out:

Tite - BrazilThe 61-year-old was quick to retire after the favorites were stunned by Croatia in the quarter-finals. It was always on Tite's mind to quit his role after the World Cup, ending a six-year reign after replacing Dunga in 2016.

"As I said, my cycle is over. I said it over a year and a half ago. I keep my word. Don't make a drama out of it like I said a year and a half ago. There are other great professionals who can replace me. There could be elements to analyze but the cycle is over.”

Although Titus openly suggested that his time was coming to an end, there is no obvious succession plan in place. Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira and Flamengo boss Dorival Junior have been mentioned as possible candidates to take over the Selecao.

Louis van Gaal - NetherlandsVan Gaal once had a chance to retire, but was tempted to return for a third term in charge of Oranje when Ronald Koeman resigned for take over in Barcelona. That he has been active in Qatar is an incredible story ever since he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April, which he hid from his players.

The World Cup was to be his last hurrah and Van Gaal retired following the Netherlands' incredible loss to Argentina on penalties.

“First and foremost, I will not continue. I only did it during this period. It was my very last game of my third term as head coach. coached 20 games and we didn't lose a single one. I don't know how many games we won, but you can Google "Louis van Gaal, Dutch team" and see the goal difference for yourself. think back in a very positive way.”

Van Gaal lobbied for the man he succeeded to be his own successor. "A year ago I was the only coach available who had experience, now that applies to Koeman. He would be a good successor."

Paulo Bento - South KoreaThe Koreans secured a spectacular qualification for the last 16, but it was as good as it gets, with Bento's side receiving a 4-1 blow from Brazil. The 53-year-old immediately stepped down after more than four years in the role after being appointed in August 2018.

"I have just announced to the players and to the president of the federation that it is a decision that I took in September. It is frozen and I have confirmed it. I must thank everyone for everything what they did. From now on, we have to think about the future. I'm going to rest and we have to see what happens after my rest."

There is no word yet on a replacement for Bento.

Luis Enrique - SpainSpain have been rather quick in appointing a new coach after Enrique's resignation following a move to Morocco which looks less embarrassing with each passing game.

"The sports management of the RFEF has submitted a report to the president in which it is determined that a new project should start for the national team of Spain, with the aim of continuing the growth achieved in recent years thanks to the work of Luis Enrique and his coaches… The RFEF strongly wishes Luis Enrique and his team the best of luck in their future professional endeavours.”

The 'new project' will be led by U21 coach Luis de la Fuente. Enrique should take over the management of the club.

Gerardo Martino - MexicoFormer Barcelona and Argentina manager Tata Martino hasn't quite reached his fourth anniversary as Mexico coach after being appointed in January 2019 after winning the MLS Cup with Atalanta United.

The end, when it did come, was the consequence of a rotten group campaign that saw El Tri fail in a draw against Poland and lose to Turkey. Argentina before beating Saudi Arabia. But that wasn't enough, as Mexico failed to reach the knockout stage of a World Cup final which they qualified for for the first time since 1976.

"My contract ended as soon as the referee blew the final whistle, and there is nothing more to be done. As a manager, this causes a lot of sadness; I take full responsibility of this great failure."

The Mexican Football Federation has announced that it will name a successor within the next two months, with Marcelo Bielsa among...