Roberto Martinez steps down as Portugal manager following World Cup elimination
Portugal's head coach Roberto Martinez has quit his role after the team was knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 16 by Spain. Explaining his decision, he stated, "I came to Portugal to win the World Cup and I think...without winning it...there’s no point in continuing." He further noted, "We didn't fail...We lost a game against a team that's one of the favourites."