Portugal coach Roberto Martínez confirms he will leave his role after Portugal’s FIFA World Cup last-16 defeat to Spain. Multiple outlets report the decision follows a 1-0 loss in the round of 16, ending Portugal’s tournament run at the stage. Martínez is described as stepping down immediately, with coverage quoting him as saying it does not make sense to continue and that Portugal needs “a new voice” and a new leader. Sources characterize the match against Spain as the decisive moment for the end of his tenure, with some describing Portugal’s performance as tepid or reflecting the end of a cycle. The reporting also links the timing to Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup appearance, framing the departure in the context of a broader transition for Portugal’s national team. While outlets vary slightly in wording—such as “quits,” “confirms,” or “stands down”—they agree on the central facts: Martínez leaves Portugal following the World Cup exit to Spain, and the change is effective immediately.