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Portugal coach Martinez resigns after World Cup exit

Published July 7, 2026 · Updated July 7, 2026 · NRK

Roberto Martinez has resigned as Portugal’s national team coach after the side were eliminated by Spain in the round of 16 at the World Cup. He said he had come to win the tournament and saw no reason to continue.

Roberto Martinez stepped down as Portugal’s head coach following the team’s exit in the round of 16 at the World Cup, after Spain’s Mikel Merino scored a winning overtime goal. Martinez, appointed in 2023, said he had come to Portugal to win the tournament and saw no purpose in continuing after failing to achieve that goal. sportbet.reviews

Portugal will appoint a new coach before their Nations League match against Norway at Ullevaal in late September, and Martinez praised 41‑year‑old Cristiano Ronaldo as an exemplary captain before leaving the role.

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