Since the start of his career, José Mourinho has often been associated with the team
Portugal. A great club coach, the one nicknamed the Special One is almost naturally linked to his country’s national team, where his influence is enormous. The wedding never took place, for the moment, but it may only be postponed.
After indicating that he would never close the door on this opportunity, José Mourinho would be keen to take up the challenge. According to information from ESPN, the Portuguese Football Federation should offer the position of Portugal coach to José Mourinho just after the 2026 World Cup in America.
Mourinho and Portugal, the logical continuation
The arrival of José Mourinho at the helm of Portugal looks like an inevitable chapter, while the current coach, Roberto Martinez, sees his contract expire at the end of the World Cup next July. For his part, Mourinho is involved with Benfica Lisbon, which he managed to qualify for the Champions League play-offs after an incredible scenario against his former club, Real Madrid (4-2). It remains to be seen whether the prospect of seeing the Special One on the selection bench can have an impact on the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. The two Portuguese superstars with strong characters collaborated together from 2010 to 2013, not without sparks.
