November 26 – Iceland coach Age Hareide (pictured) has known as time on his managerial profession, the Soccer Affiliation of Iceland (KSI) stated on Monday.
Final yr, the Norwegian grew to become the supervisor of Iceland, however he has determined to step down forward of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and plans to retire. He virtually took the staff to Euro 2024 however Ukraine proved too sturdy within the playoffs.
In March, Iceland can even function within the Nations League playoffs earlier than embarking on the qualification marketing campaign for the 48-team World Cup in 2026.
“I’ve loved my time with the Icelandic nationwide staff, however I imagine now’s the fitting time to step down,” stated Hareide. “There are thrilling instances forward for the staff and lots of younger gamers are rising as leaders of the staff. I want the staff and Icelandic soccer all one of the best sooner or later.”
Having began his managerial profession in 1985, he had spells answerable for Denmark and Norway, taking the Danish to the 2018 World Cup in Russia the place they misplaced within the second spherical in opposition to eventual runners-up Croatia. As a participant, he was a defender for English golf equipment Norwich Metropolis and Manchester Metropolis amongst others.
“Throughout his time with the staff, many gamers have taken massive steps, gamers who’ve a future with the nationwide staff,” stated Iceland FA (KSI) chairman Thorvaldur Örlygsson. “We’ll work exhausting within the coming weeks and months to discover a new coach.”
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