- Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has ended discussions regarding taking charge of the Netherlands national team, stating that he prefers to remain involved in daily club football at this stage of his career.
- Slot, who was dismissed by Liverpool in May a year after guiding them to the Premier League title, had been approached by the Dutch Football Association to replace Ronald Koeman following their last-32 World Cup exit to Morocco.
- Explaining his decision, the Dutchman told Voetbal International that national team management does not offer the regular, daily interaction on the training pitch that he currently desires.
- Former Portugal, Belgium, and Everton manager Roberto Martinez has subsequently been linked with the vacant Netherlands managerial position following the departure of Koeman.
- Martinez is available after his Portugal side were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 following a 1-0 defeat to eventual winners Spain.
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