Portugal head coach, Roberto Martinez, has confirmed he is stepping down from the role.
Martinez revealed this after they lost 1-0 to Spain in the last-16 of the 2026 World Cup on Monday night.
Mikel Merino’s 91st minute winner proved to be decisive for the European champions.
“My contract ends today. It’s the end of a cycle,” Martinez told reporters.
“It’s important to have a new voice. I gave my entire life [to the job].
“I came to Portugal with the objective of winning the World Cup. Because I have not won it, it would not have made sense to continue.”
It is understood that Martinez is eager to return to club football in the coming months.
2026 World Cup: Doesn’t make sense to continue – Martinez steps down as Portugal coach
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