Willy Sagnol no longer Georgia coach — Ramaz Svanadze appointed through 2028
Ramaz Svanadze is named national team coach and will lead Georgia until the end of 2028.
The Football Federation of Georgia confirmed on 26.09.2026 that Willy Sagnol is no longer the head coach of the country's senior national team.
Ramaz Svanadze will take over the role and has committed to remain in charge through the end of 2028.
Background and immediate context
Svanadze is regarded as a domestic success story in Georgia after guiding the under-21 side to strong results in recent years, a record that helped secure his promotion to the senior team.
The coaching change follows Georgia’s 0-1 home loss to Northern Ireland in the UEFA Nations League last night.
The Football Federation did not provide further details on the terms beyond Svanadze’s commitment through 2028 or on the circumstances of Sagnol’s departure.
Photo: press material from the event
