07.07.2026 16:01
Portugal, which said goodbye to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saw head coach Roberto Martinez resign from his position.
In the highly anticipated round of 16 match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, Portugal faced Spain in a tough encounter that the whole world was eager to watch.
SPAIN ADVANCES TO THE QUARTERFINALS
Spain managed to win the match, which ended the first half goalless, with a goal by Mikel Merino in the 90+1st minute, securing a 1-0 victory.
ROBERTO MARTINEZ RESIGNS
After Portugal was eliminated by Spain, head coach Roberto Martinez also stepped down from his position. The 52-year-old experienced coach, expressing his sadness, said, "As of today, I have left my position. It is important to have a new voice, a new leader. I came to Portugal with the aim of winning the World Cup, and since I could not achieve that, I decided it would not make sense to continue."
HAD WON THE NATIONS LEAGUE
Roberto Martinez, who took over in 2023, managed to lead his team to the quarterfinals at EURO 2024, and in 2025, he succeeded in winning the UEFA Nations League.