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 told reporters.

“It’s important to have a new voice. I gave my entire life .

“I came to Portugal with the objective of winning the World Cup. Because I have not won it, it would not have made sense to continue.”

It is understood that Martinez is eager to return to club football in the coming months.