Portugal, the verdict is in!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Portugal, the verdict is in!

After the departure of Roberto Martinez following the 2026 World Cup, Jorge Jesus was officially named Portugal coach this Friday.

Cristiano Ronaldo Did he play in his last World Cup? Eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup bySpainPortugal and its stars disappointed despite a team which, on paper, could easily compete with the best nations in the competition. Uninspired in the game, the men of Roberto Martinez have once again exited through the back door and may harbor immense regrets.

A persistent rumor

This elimination was followed by the ouster of Roberto Martinez three years after his arrival, with a Nations League won as the only consolation prize. Since then, rumors about his successor have been rife and the name that comes up most often is that of Jorge Jesuswho had been free since his departure fromAl Nassr at the end of the season.

And an imminent officialization

It’s now official, Jorge Jesus is the new coach of Portugal. The Portuguese Football Federation announced the news via a tweet: “Today begins a new path. Welcome to the national team, Mister Jorge Jesus »we can read.

Jesus with CR7?

The question of the coach having been resolved, it now remains to be seen who will be the players who will make up the future of the Selecaoand especially if CR7 will be part of it. The two men had a good 2025-2026 season in Saudi Arabia and the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has not yet made any announcement on his future in the selection. Still in search of 1000 career goals, he could well try to play in a 7th World Cup in 2030, which will take place in Spain, Morocco and… Portugal.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.