Austin MacPhee plays key role for Portugal’s World Cup ambitions
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Austin MacPhee, who contributed to Aston Villa’s recent Europa League victory, is now vital to Portugal's prospects at the World Cup. His experience includes a successful run at Villa, where the team excelled at set-pieces. MacPhee's coaching career spans various countries and diverse roles, including time with Northern Ireland and Hearts. His tactical insights will be crucial as Portugal aims for international success this summer.
- •MacPhee was integral to Aston Villa’s Europa League triumph.
- •Portugal's coach Roberto Martinez brought in MacPhee in February 2025.
- •Villa led Europe’s top leagues in set-piece goals during the 2023-24 season.
- •MacPhee’s prior experience includes coaching roles in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- •He aims to leverage Cristiano Ronaldo's skills in dead-ball situations.
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
- 6:07 AMBBC Sport — The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
"Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
"Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 6:08 AMThe Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 6:07 AMThe Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
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