Roberto Martinez's tenure at the helm of the Portugal national team has officially come to an end. The Spanish tactician decided to step down after the Seleção das Quinas were eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Martinez made the decision as a statement of full responsibility for the team's failure, following a 0-1 defeat to Spain in Dallas on Tuesday (7/7/26). Mikel Merino's late goal proved decisive, crushing Portugal's hopes of advancing further, despite their impressive run during the qualification stage.
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) confirmed in an official statement that it has accepted Martinez's resignation letter and will immediately process the managerial transition. This step marks the beginning of the search for a new head coach to lead the national team forward.
In his farewell statement, Martinez declared that the match against Spain was his last leading the Portuguese squad. He also expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Portugal for their loyal support throughout his tenure in charge.
