WORLD CUP | Portugal Confirm Roberto Martínez Departure After World Cup Exit

Roberto Martínez has stepped down as Portugal head coach after the team’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup Round of 16, and the Portuguese FA confirmed his departure, according to Yahoo Sports. Martínez said after the match that his contract had ended and he would not continue, calling the exit “the end of a cycle.” He took charge in January 2023, led Portugal through qualifying and won the 2025 UEFA Nations League, and reports have linked Jorge Jesus to the vacancy.