The Portugal national team will have to search for a new coach after being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. Roberto Martínez confirmed he will not continue in the role.

What happened?

The Portugal national team was eliminated from the World Cup after a loss to Spain. Martínez took over as Portugal's coach in January 2023 and had already signaled that his contract would not be renewed.

Why is this important for Portugal?

Martínez's departure opens up space for a new coach who can lead the Portugal national team to success. Jorge Jesus, former Flamengo coach, is the favorite of the Portuguese Football Federation to take over the role.

What comes next?

The Portugal national team has a next match against Wales on September 24, 2026. The team is looking to recover from the World Cup elimination and find a new coach who can lead them to success.

The last match of the Portugal national team was a 2-1 win against Croatia on July 2, 2026. The team is on a two-game winning streak and is looking to maintain the momentum