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2026 World Cup: Doesn’t make sense to continue – Martinez steps down as Portugal coach
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 [] 2026 World Cup: Doesn’t make sense to continue – Martinez steps down as Portugal coach
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 6, 2026
Martinez tinggalkan Portugal
DALLAS: Roberto Martinez sah melepaskan jawatan sebagai ketua jurulatih Portugal selepas skuad kendaliannya tersingkir pada pusingan 16 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026 susulan kekalahan 0-1 kepada Sepanyol, awal pagi tadi. Pengendali kelahiran Sepanyol berusia 52 tahun itu menamatkan tugasnya selepas Portugal gagal mara ke suku akhir apabila dibolosi jaringan lewat Mikel Merino dalam aksi yang berlangsung ... Read more The post Martinez tinggalkan Portugal appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Football365
· Jul 3, 2026
Roberto Martinez grows a pair while Portugal renew The Ronaldo Show
Roberto Martinez was brave enough to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo – will he have the balls to drop the Portugal superstar against Spain?
NBC News
· Jul 6, 2026
Martínez afirma que ante España, Portugal debe salir fuerte y terminar más fuerte
Al referirse al encuentro que Portugal enfrentará ante España por los octavos de final de la Copa Mundial, Roberto Martínez sabe que la claridad y fortaleza de los portugueses es la fórmula para conseguir el pase a la siguiente ronda.
Yen.com.gh
· Jul 2, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo set to end Portugal career after 2026 World Cup, says sister
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, says the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the Portugal captain's final appearance in international football.
NDTV
· Jul 7, 2026
Roberto Martinez Quits As Portugal Coach After FIFA World Cup 2026 Exit
Martinez, who took over in 2023 as Portugal's coach, failed to guide the national side to a FIFA World Cup title as a late strike from Mikel Merino crushed Portugal and 41-year-old icon Cristiano...
India TV News
· Jul 6, 2026
POR vs SPA FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo in action as Portugal prepare for crucial clash
Portugal and Spain are facing off in the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The two sides are slated to meet at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, and with the clash one of the most anticipated in the tournament, both sides will hope to put in their best performance and advance to the quarter-finals. Notably, Portugal will be coming into the game on the back of a close, thrilling win against Croatia.
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Related coverage for "2026 World Cup: Doesn’t make sense to continue – Martinez steps down as Portugal coach": Utusan Malaysia — Martinez tinggalkan Portugal. Football365 — Roberto Martinez grows a pair while Portugal renew The Ronaldo Show. NBC News — Martínez afirma que ante España, Portugal debe salir fuerte y terminar más fuerte. Yen.com.gh — Cristiano Ronaldo set to end Portugal career after 2026 World Cup, says sister. NDTV — Roberto Martinez Quits As Portugal Coach After FIFA World Cup 2026 Exit. India TV News — POR vs SPA FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo in action as Portugal prepare for crucial clash