WORLD CUP | Martinez Says It “Does Not Make Sense” to Continue as Portugal Coach After Spain Loss

Roberto Martinez said “it does not make sense” for him to continue as Portugal coach after Portugal’s last-16 exit to Spain at World Cup 2026, according to Yahoo Sports. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the only goal in the first minute of added time in Dallas as Portugal failed to threaten a Spain defense that has yet to concede in the tournament. Martinez, whose contract was set to expire at the end of the tournament, said no decision had been made about his future until now and called the defeat “the end of the cycle.” Bruno Fernandes said Portugal were “sad” and “not at our best level,” while Spain will face the winners of USA and Belgium in a quarter-final on Friday night.