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·10 February 2026

José Mourinho, future Portugal head coach?

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José Mourinho, future Portugal head coach?

José Mourinho could succeed Roberto Martínez at the helm of Portugal after the 2026 World Cup. Currently the manager of SL Benfica, his contract runs until the summer of 2027, but the Portuguese Football Federation has already shown interest in the Portuguese tactician.

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Roberto Martínez will complete his contract after the World Cup in North America, leaving the door open for a potential change. According to ESPN, Mourinho is the federation's top priority to take charge of the national team.

After leaving Fenerbahçe last August, Mourinho returned to Portugal in September to take charge of Benfica. The question remains whether he will accept the national team job, and when he might leave his current club.

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