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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 head coach after the team was eliminated in the quarter‑finals by Spain at the World Cup. The decision leaves Portugal without a manager ahead of their Nations League match against Norway.

Roberto Martinez announced his resignation as Portugal’s national team coach following the team’s quarter‑final exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where a late goal from Spain’s Mikel Merino in extra‑time sealed the loss. Martinez, who took over in 2023, said he had come to Portugal with the aim of winning the World Cup and saw no reason to continue after failing to achieve that goal.

The coaching vacancy will be in place when Portugal face Norway in the Nations League at Ullevaal Stadium in September. The World Cup exit also raises questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with the national team; Martinez praised the 41‑year‑old captain but did not comment further. game-sweetbonanza.com

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