Zlatan Ibrahimović is sharply critical of Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman following the Netherlands’ elimination from the World Cup in the round of 32 against Morocco. After Morocco fight back from 1-0 down to draw 1-1, the tie is decided on penalties, with the Netherlands losing in the shootout. Multiple outlets report that Ibrahimović places the blame for the defeat on Koeman, arguing that the coach’s tactical approach contributed to the outcome. In coverage, Ibrahimović says Koeman abandoned the Netherlands’ usual attacking identity and instead adopted a more cautious, defensive style “playing not to lose,” and likens the approach to that of a different coaching tradition. Koeman responds by defending his decisions, saying they were intended to reduce risk, and that he would make the same choices again. The criticism is framed as part of wider debate around the Netherlands’ style and game management during the knockout match, but the common points across outlets are Ibrahimović’s personal critique of Koeman and the Netherlands’ penalty-shootout exit to Morocco.