Jorge Jesus set to become Portugal's new national team manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Jorge Jesus will reportedly be appointed the new manager of the Portugal national team following Roberto Martínez's departure. This change comes after Portugal's elimination by Spain in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Jesus, recently ended his tenure in Saudi Arabia, is seen as the optimal choice for the national team's next cycle. A meeting between Jesus and Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation, is expected to finalize the agreement soon. Martínez confirmed his departure after the loss, acknowledging the end of his cycle with the team.
- •Jorge Jesus will replace Roberto Martínez as Portugal's manager.
- •Portugal was eliminated by Spain in the round of 16 at the World Cup.
- •Jesus recently concluded his stint in Saudi Arabian football.
- •A final meeting to confirm the appointment is anticipated soon.
- •Martínez acknowledged his departure following the team's exit.
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Jorge Jesus to take over as Portugal coach after World Cup exit
- 3:39 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Portugal eye Jorge Jesus for head coach
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — Jorge Jesus to be Portugal's new manager, says newspaper
"Jorge Jesus is set to be appointed Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down in the wake of their World Cup exit, a source told AFP on Thursday.Spaniard Martinez stepped down after Cristiano Ronaldo's side slumped to a 1-0 World Cup last-16 exit to Spain.
"Coach Jorge Jesus will be the new manager of the Portugal national team.The information was reported by the Portuguese newspaper "A Bola" shortly after the confirmation of Roberto Martínez's departur...
"Portugal's Football Federation hope to announce Roberto Martinez's successor by the end of the week, with veteran coach Jorge Jesus the leading candidate to take over the national team.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 2:57 PMJorge Jesus to take over as Portugal coach after World Cup exit
Jorge Jesus is set to be appointed Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down in the wake of their World Cup exit, a source told AFP on Thursday.Spaniard Martinez stepped down after Cristiano Ronaldo's side slumped to a 1-0 World Cup last-16 exit to Spain.
- ESPN SoccerJul 8, 2026, 3:39 PMSources: Portugal eye Jorge Jesus for head coach
Portugal's Football Federation hope to announce Roberto Martinez's successor by the end of the week, with veteran coach Jorge Jesus the leading candidate to take over the national team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 10:09 AMJorge Jesus to be Portugal's new manager, says newspaper
Coach Jorge Jesus will be the new manager of the Portugal national team.The information was reported by the Portuguese newspaper "A Bola" shortly after the confirmation of Roberto Martínez's departur...
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