Xavi Hernández appointed head coach of the Netherlands on four-year contract

<ul><li><p>Former Barcelona coach given deal until 2030 World Cup</p></li><li><p>Spaniard has been out of management since 2024</p></li></ul><p>The former Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has been appointed the new head coach of the Netherlands. The 46-year-old Spaniard has agreed a contract to lead the team through to the 2030 World Cup.</p><p>He replaces Ronald Koeman, who <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/30/ronald-koeman-resigns-as-netherlands-head-coach-after-world-cup-loss-to-morocco">stepped down</a> following the Netherlands’ last-32 defeat by Morocco at this summer’s World Cup.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/12/xavi-hernandez-appointed-head-coach-of-the-netherlands-on-four-year-contract">Continue reading...</a>