India, July 7 -- Portugal are on the hunt for a new head coach after their heartbreaking elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, losing the Round of 16 clash to Spain. Roberto Martinez is set to part ways with the national team as his contract expires. Despite having a golden generation of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, Martinez has been unable to match expectations. He succeeded Fernando Santos to become the manager after the 2022 World Cup. Now that he leaves, Portugal are looking out for an experienced name, with Jorge Jesus reportedly emerging as a leading candidate to take over the helm.

As Portugal suffered a knockout exit, Ronaldo confirmed that it would be his last World Cup. But unlike Brazil's Neymar Jr, he didn't ann...