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    Portugal Boss Martinez Steps Down After FIFA WC Exit

    By IANS News July 07, 2026 • 06:40 AM View: 313
    FIFA World Cup: Roberto Martinez has confirmed he is leaving his role as Portugal coach after the team's FIFA World Cup exit to Spain in the Round of 16 on Tuesday (IST).

    An injury-time strike from Mikel Merino secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Spain at Dallas Stadium. After Portugal were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026, Martinez announced at the press conference that the game against Spain was his last as Portugal's national team coach.

    "I came to Portugal to win the World Cup and I ​think that, without winning it, there's no point in continuing," Martinez ​told a press conference after the match. "The board and the president ⁠now have the opportunity to choose the new manager... my contract ends today. ​There isn't much more to say."

    TAGS FIFA WC Roberto Martinez FIFA World Cup Mikel Merino Dallas Stadium
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