Overview
- The Portuguese Football Federation said it officially ended its contract with coach Roberto Martinez and his staff on Wednesday following Portugal’s World Cup exit.
- Portugal were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 Round of 16 loss to Spain sealed by a late Mikel Merino goal, a result that prompted calls for a new voice in the team.
- Multiple outlets report veteran club coach Jorge Jesus has reached agreement to become the next Portugal manager on a reported four‑year deal running to the 2030 World Cup, though the federation has not yet published formal contract details.
- Jesus worked with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al‑Nassr and local media say he will take the Portugal job despite a substantial pay cut from his Saudi club salary, a detail that remains reported rather than officially confirmed.
- Martinez has been linked to other national vacancies such as Scotland and the coaching change has already affected markets tied to Portugal, including spikes in the $POR fan token and related betting odds.