The Portuguese Football Federation has officially confirmed that Roberto Martinez has resigned as head coach of the national team following their elimination from the FIFA World Cup.The Spaniard, who took charge in January 2023, stepped down after Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the last 16.Martinez had already hinted at his departure post-tournament, stating that his contract ended on Wednesday.His tenure saw Portugal win the UEFA Nations League in 2025 but failed to progress beyond the quarter-finals at Euro 2024.

At the World Cup, they finished second in their group with draws against Colombia and DR Congo, a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, and a victory against Croatia before losing to Spain.Critics argued Martinez's reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo during major tournaments was detrimental.The FPF has started the process of appointing a new coach.This decision marks the end of an era for Portuguese football leadership.