Xavi Hernández named new Netherlands coach

The Royal Dutch Football Federation officially announced Wednesday the appointment of Xavi Hernández as national team coach. The former FC Barcelona manager will take the reins of the Orange squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. His contract runs through the end of the 2030 World Cup. Xavi succeeds Ronald Koeman and becomes responsible for preparing the Netherlands for the two upcoming World Cups.