The Portuguese Football Federation is preparing to announce the successor to head coach Roberto Martinez.
Roberto Martinez, the coach of the Portugal national team, announced his departure from his position following the loss to Spain by one goal in the round of 16 of the World Cup.
Martinez stated after the match that his contract had ended with the loss to Spain, giving the federation the opportunity to search for a new coach.
The Portuguese newspaper A Bola revealed that the Portuguese federation, headed by Pedro Proença, has settled on appointing Jorge Jesus as the new coach of the national team.
Jesus is expected to lead the team in the upcoming phase, in preparation for Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, which Portugal will co-host with Spain and Morocco.
Jesus recently left his position as coach of Al-Nassr at the end of last season, making him available to take on the role.
Portugal's exit from the tournament opens the door to the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo announcing his international retirement after a long career with the national team, as he is considered one of the most prominent and influential players of his generation in Portugal's history.
The Spanish national team qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after achieving an exciting victory over Portugal by one goal in the round of 16.
Spain won in the dying moments against Portugal with a goal by substitute Mikel Merino, in the match held at the Dallas stadium.
Thus, the Spanish national team qualifies to face the winner of the match between the USA and Belgium.
So far, six teams have qualified for the quarter-finals: Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, and Belgium.
