Roberto Martinez Resigns as Portugal Head Coach After World Cup Exit

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Roberto Martinez has stepped down as Portugal's head coach following their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.
Martinez cited the failure to win the World Cup as his reason for leaving, stating his contract ends today.

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Roberto Martinez has stepped down as Portugal's head coach following their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Martinez cited the failure to win the World Cup as his reason for leaving, stating his contract ends today.

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