Portugal national team coach who stepped down after the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain in 2026, having held the role since January 2023.
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The Ghanaian Times
Jorge Jesus is set to be appointed Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down in the wake of their World Cup exit, a source told AFP yesterday. …
Jesus to take over Portugal after World Cup exitThe Ghanaian Times
… Meanwehile the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) yesterday confirmed the departure of national team coach Roberto Martinez following the expiry of his contract. …
Dalic, Martinez leave Croatia, Portugal coaching rolesJoy Online
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has confirmed the departure of national team coach Roberto Martinez following Portugal’s last-16 loss to Spain. …
Portugal confirm departure of coach MartinezThe Ghanaian Times
… Ronaldo and Portugal coach Roberto Martinez have been accused of dragging his international career out beyond its sell-by date. …
Ronaldo’s World Cup dream ends in tearsJoy Online
… Roberto Martinez’s side continued to grow into the game after the break, though Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure up front in a second half that produced little in the way of action in the final third. …
Subtitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out PortugalThe Chronicle
… Roberto Martinez‘s troops survived a mammoth scare to defeat Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game, while Luis de la Fuente‘s men enjoyed a simpler 3-0 stroll against Austria in the last 32. …
Portugal, Spain go head-to-head in standout fixtureJoy Online
… But it was Portugal boss Roberto Martinez who was rewarded for making changes when things clearly were not working. …
Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach World Cup last 16Joy Online
… It promises to be a highly emotional occasion for head coach Roberto Martinez, his players and staff, and the thousands of Portugal fans who have flooded into the Canadian city for the match. …
‘We want to win World Cup for him’ – Portugal carry Diogo Jota’s memoryJoy Online
… They stand above it because their longevity in the game makes them special”, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez explained. …
Ronaldo or Modric: Whose World Cup journey ends in Toronto?The Ghanaian Times
… The draw was a disappointing result for Roberto Martinez’s side, but it could have been even worse, and they will be desperate to course correct in this second match, especially with a challenging final group clash against Colombia to come. …
Portugal to make amends against UzbekistanJorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down following a 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus will sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down following a 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus will sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Croatia's most successful head coach Zlatko Dalic stepped down after nine years in charge, following the team's loss to Portugal in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Under Dalic's tenure, Croatia finished runners-up at the 2018 World Cup and third in 2022, and he led the team in 111 matches with 62 wins.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed the departure of national team coach Roberto Martinez following Portugal's last-16 loss to Spain in the tournament. Martinez, who held the role since January 2023, had already announced he would be leaving, stating that his objective was to win the World Cup and that continuing would not make sense without achieving it.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the Round of 16 after Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance. The 41-year-old forward, who confirmed before the tournament this would be his last World Cup, has retired from the competition without winning it despite a career including five Ballon d'Or titles and five UEFA Champions League trophies.
8 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, played his last World Cup match as Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the last 16, ending his long-held dream of winning the tournament. The Portugal captain said he would reflect on his future after the disappointing display, though he stressed he leaves "with a clear conscience."
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-final.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal and Spain meet in the World Cup 2026 last 16 at AT&T Stadium on Monday. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game to reach this stage for the first time in 60 years, while Spain won 3-0 against Austria and remain unbeaten with no goals conceded.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Goncalo Ramos scored in the 94th minute to give Portugal a 2-1 victory over Croatia and a place in the World Cup last 16, after Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot in the second half and Croatia thought they had rescued the match with a late goal that was ruled out for offside.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Diogo Jota, a Liverpool player, died in a car accident in Spain on 3 July 2025, a year before Portugal's World Cup match against Croatia. His teammate Ruben Neves continues to message Jota in a WhatsApp group with Jota's widow and maintains archived conversations to send him messages on special occasions.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal and Croatia meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 in Toronto, a match that could mark the final international tournament appearance for aging superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Portugal's performances have been inconsistent while Croatia showed vulnerabilities against England, leaving the match without a clear favourite.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal will face Uzbekistan in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K match at Houston Stadium following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Uzbekistan comes into the game after a 3-1 loss to Colombia.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Portugal took a sixth-minute lead through Joao Neves but DR Congo equalized in first-half stoppage time when Yoane Wissa headed home, claiming a draw despite Portugal's dominance of possession.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →