Martinez leads Portugal into World Cup amid future speculation
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Roberto Martinez and Portugal are focused on the upcoming World Cup as reports suggest he will step down as head coach after the tournament. A spokesperson from the Portuguese federation stated that both parties are aligned on prioritizing the tournament, despite Martinez’s contract expiring afterward. He will address questions about his future at a press conference leading into Portugal’s opening match against DR Congo. Martinez took over the head coach role in January 2023, following a disappointing World Cup campaign with Belgium in 2022.
- •Martinez focuses on World Cup with Portugal.
- •Future as head coach remains uncertain.
- •Press conference scheduled ahead of DR Congo match.
- •Came on board as head coach in January 2023.
- •Previous role was coaching Belgium in 2022 World Cup.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Roberto Martinez drops biggest hint yet over Portugal departure after World Cup
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Martinez: Claims I will leave Portugal after World Cup ‘not news’
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Martinez, Portugal focused on World Cup amid reports about his future
"Roberto Martinez and Portugal are “aligned” on being fully focused on the World Cup, amid reports the Spaniard will leave his post as head coach regardless of what happens at the finals. Reports suggest the 52-year-old will step down at the end of the tournament, with a return to the Premier League or another national team role possibilities.
"Roberto Martinez has given his strongest indication yet that he will step down as Portugal manager after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s opening match, the 52-year-old suggested his departure has already been discussed behind the scenes and that the World Cup was always intended as the natural end point of his tenure.
"Roberto Martinez says reports that he will leave his role as Portugal head coach after the World Cup are “not news”. A statement on Tuesday said Martinez and Portugal are “aligned” on being fully focused on the tournament in North America, amid reports the Spaniard will leave his post regardless of what happens at the finals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:10 AMRoberto Martinez drops biggest hint yet over Portugal departure after World Cup
Roberto Martinez has given his strongest indication yet that he will step down as Portugal manager after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s opening match, the 52-year-old suggested his departure has already been discussed behind the scenes and that the World Cup was always intended as the natural end point of his tenure.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:41 AMMartinez: Claims I will leave Portugal after World Cup ‘not news’
Roberto Martinez says reports that he will leave his role as Portugal head coach after the World Cup are “not news”. A statement on Tuesday said Martinez and Portugal are “aligned” on being fully focused on the tournament in North America, amid reports the Spaniard will leave his post regardless of what happens at the finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:41 PMMartinez, Portugal focused on World Cup amid reports about his future
Roberto Martinez and Portugal are “aligned” on being fully focused on the World Cup, amid reports the Spaniard will leave his post as head coach regardless of what happens at the finals. Reports suggest the 52-year-old will step down at the end of the tournament, with a return to the Premier League or another national team role possibilities.
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