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Portugal hires Jorge Jesus as its new coach after disappointing World Cup

The 71-year-old Jesus has coached several Portuguese clubs, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon

By Associated Press Published: 2026-07-10T18:45:00+04:00 1 min read
Jorge Jesus listens while being presented to the media as the new Portugal soccer head coach at the Portuguese Football Federation in Oeiras, outside Lisbon, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP)
Jorge Jesus listens while being presented to the media as the new Portugal soccer head coach at the Portuguese Football Federation in Oeiras, outside Lisbon, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP)

Portugal has announced Jorge Jesus as its new coach following its disappointing run at the World Cup.

The 71-year-old Jesus has coached several Portuguese clubs, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. His last job was with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabian league.

The experienced Portuguese coach will replace Spaniard Roberto Martinez after Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the round-of-16 of the World Cup.

The Portuguese national team wrote on X on Friday that "A new journey begins today. Welcome to the National Team, Mister Jorge Jesus.”