Roberto Martínez Resigns as Portugal Coach Following World Cup Exit
Roberto Martínez has stepped down as head coach of Portugal's national team after their elimination from the FIFA World Cup, confirming his departure following the tournament.
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Roberto Martínez has resigned as head coach of Portugal’s national football team after their exit from the FIFA World Cup, confirming his departure in the aftermath of a 1-0 defeat that ended their campaign, according to Naija News.
Martínez, who took charge of the team in 2023 after leaving his role as Belgium’s manager, was already set to see his contract expire at the conclusion of the World Cup, Premium Times reported. His resignation follows the natural end of his tenure, with no indication of renewal or extension.
The Portuguese Football Federation has not yet announced a successor. Martínez did not label the team’s performance a failure, telling reporters, ‘We didn’t fail,’ as quoted by Premium Times, emphasizing the squad’s efforts throughout the tournament.
Portugal’s World Cup exit marks the end of Martínez’s two-year stint, during which he oversaw a transitional phase for the national team following the legacy of previous manager Fernando Santos. The team reached the knockout stages but was unable to progress beyond the round of 16.
Naija News confirmed the official nature of his departure, citing Martínez’s post-match statement as the formal announcement of his exit. The federation is expected to begin its search for a new head coach in the coming weeks.