Portugal has officially named Jorge Jesus as its new representative. Jesus, who is 71 years old, succeeds Roberto Martinez in the role, following Martinez’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 by Spain. Jesus, who hails from Amadora, a suburb of Lisbon, has signed a contract that secures his position as the head of the Portuguese national team until 2030.
This contract extension suggests that if the current trajectory continues, Jesus will be in charge of the Portugal team at the 2030 World Cup. That tournament will be jointly organized by Portugal alongside Spain, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. Jorge Jesus is recognized as one of the most successful coaches in Portugal’s recent history.
His most notable achievements occurred during his tenure with Benfica, where he guided the club to three championship titles. The appointment of Jesus marks a significant leadership change for the national squad as they prepare for future international competitions.
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