Following Spain's shocking World Cup elimination against Morocco, Luis Enrique has resigned from his position as manager.

The 52-year-old took over in 2018 and led Spain to the Euro 2020 semifinals.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said a "new initiative" should begin but did not specify when a new manager would be named.

"We would like to thank Luis Enrique and his entire coaching staff," the RFEF said in a statement.

The former Spain midfielder took a brief leave of absence from his position in 2019 due to the diagnosis of bone cancer in his late daughter before returning for the team's great performance at the Euros in the competition that was postponed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The eventual champions Italy eliminated Spain from the Euros after their semifinal match ended in a penalty shootout.

They defeated Costa Rica 7-0 in their opening World Cup group match, but after drawing 1-1 with Germany and losing 2-1 to Japan, they were criticized for playing a "boring" possession-based style of football.

Spain was held to a scoreless draw by Morocco on Tuesday before losing once more in a penalty shootout and being eliminated.