Should I stay, or should I go?

The 2010 World Cup has seen its share of failures and fairytales, and following each team's elimination the futures of the managers have been under immediate scrutiny. Some nations exceeded expectations, while others failed to meet them - so which bosses live to fight another day?

The reality is that very few managers will continue on for a second World Cup cycle, as their positions tend to be more comprable to a politician (short-term) than a banker (long-term). The expectations for some managers - some realistic and some unrealistic - make the job of national team manager very challenging.

STAYING

Netherlands - Bert van Marwijk - Final

Guiding Netherlands to their third World Cup final should be sufficient to secure Van Marwijk's job, especially when you consider their 2-1 victory over five-time champions Brazil in the quarter-finals.

Spain - Vicente del Bosque - Final

Del Bosque has built on the success achieved by Luis Aragones and taken Spain to their first World Cup title. With a squad containing talents such as David Villa, Xavi and Andres Iniesta, the 59-year-old will be sitting pretty at the end of the tournament.

Uruguay - Oscar Tabarez - Semi-finals

As the surprise package of the 2010 World Cup, Tabarez's Uruguay were narrowly beaten in the last four by the impressive Netherlands. Their quarter-final win over Ghana will live long in the memory, and Tabarez will take plenty of credit for his team's gutsy performances.

Paraguay - Gerardo Martino - Quarter-finals

After a respectable World Cup campaign, Martino's contract expired, but after a week in which to consider his future he announced that he would staying on until the 2011 Copa America tournament.

England - Fabio Capello - Second round

His reputation was ripped apart by a dismal showing, but the FA's decision to remove a get-out clause a week before the tournament means he will stay as it cannot afford the £12 million severance package

Serbia - Radomir Antic - Group stage

Antic believes his team's 1-0 victory over Germany should ensure he keeps his job. Although he may wish to continue as Serbia coach, he may be forced to accept a cut in his £1.2 million salary.

Slovenia - Matjaz Kek - Group stage

Kek's side came within seconds of advancing to the second round only to be denied by USA's last-gasp winner against Algeria. Despite their disappointment, Slovenia far from disgraced themselves in South Africa and Kek's position should be secure.

Switzerland - Ottmar Hitzfeld - Group stage

Hitzfeld has confirmed he will stay as Swiss coach, as long as he is wanted by the fans. After a shock win over Spain, defeat to Chile and a limp goalless draw with Honduras, opinion will be well and truly divided on his future.

Honduras- Reinaldo Rueda - Group stage

After defeats to Chile and Spain, Honduras avoided the shame of heading home without a point after a goalless draw with Switzerland. Expectations were low heading into the tournament, and they were duly met. Rueda should be safe.