The 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has seen significant managerial turnover as the tournament progresses. To date, thirteen coaches have been dismissed from their respective teams. The reasons for these departures are varied, encompassing terminations following a single match loss, dismissals after a team’s elimination from the competition, and instances where coaches were removed due to internal team atmosphere rather than immediate match results.
One notable departure involves Roberto Martinez, the coach of Portugal. Martinez confirmed his departure from the national squad after the team suffered a 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16. Martinez stated that his primary objective was to secure victory in the World Cup, and without achieving that ultimate success, he felt there was no basis for his continued role.
This marks the conclusion of his three-year tenure with the team. During his time, Martinez guided Portugal to a victory in the 2025 League Cup and reached two quarter-final stages. However, his record includes no appearances in a final match across five separate tournaments.
The ongoing nature of the World Cup continues to test the stability of coaching appointments across participating nations.
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