The Netherlands has appointed Xavi Hernández as head coach of the national football team. The KNVB officially confirmed his appointment on August 12, 2026, handing him a long-term contract running through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The former Barcelona midfielder and manager (2021-2024) succeeds Ronald Koeman, who resigned on June 30, 2026 after the Netherlands crashed out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 32. As a player, Xavi won multiple Champions League titles, several La Liga titles, and the 2010 World Cup with Spain. The contract length of approximately four years is intended to give him time to build a competitive team ahead of the 2028 European Championship in the UK and Ireland.
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