According to sources from talkSPORT, coach Roberto Martinez will not continue to manage the Portuguese national team after the 2026 World Cup. The Spanish tactician has decided not to renew his current contract, which is set to expire at the end of July this year.
Notably, Martinez is said to be parting ways with the national team regardless of Portugal’s results at the 2026 World Cup. The maroon-shirted team will kick off their campaign with a clash against DR Congo on June 17.
All attention right now is focused on Cristiano Ronaldo, who is highly likely entering the final World Cup of his career with the burning desire to conquer world football’s biggest title. At the same time, the tournament in North America will also mark the end of an era as Martinez concludes his three years leading the Portuguese national team.
Sources from talkSPORT indicate that Martinez is still considering his future and has not yet made a final decision on his next destination. The possibility of returning to English football, working at a top European club, or continuing to manage a national team are all being considered.
The 52-year-old manager previously made a name for himself when he helped Wigan Athletic win the FA Cup and possesses a very impressive record with Portugal. He is currently the coach with the highest win rate in the national team’s history at 70%, while also being the fastest to reach the milestone of 100 goals as the manager of the European Seleção.
