The Portugal national team is without a manager after being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. Roberto Martínez confirmed he will not continue in the role after the defeat to Spain.

What happened?

The Portugal national team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a defeat to Spain. Martínez took over as Portugal manager in January 2023 and had signaled that he would not renew his contract.

Why is this important?

Martínez's exit opens up space for a new manager to take over the Portugal national team. Jorge Jesus, former Flamengo manager, is tipped as the favorite to take over the role.

What comes next?

The Portugal national team has a next match scheduled for September 24, 2026, against Wales, at home. With a recent form of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games, the Portugal national team is looking for a new manager to lead the team. The last win for the Portugal national team was on July 2, 2026, when they beat Croatia 2-1. The Portugal national team is on a 2-game winning streak and is looking to maintain the good form with the new manager.