Roberto Martinez leads Portugal into the tournament with significant personal motivation of his own.
After coaching Swansea City, Wigan Athletic and Everton, Martinez spent six years in charge of Belgium, though his tenure was something of a mixed experience. On one hand, he helped develop Belgium’s so-called ‘Golden Generation’, featuring stars such as Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois; on the other hand, results ultimately fell short of expectations, and thus he is looking to prove he is capable of winning on the international stage.
Martinez took charge of Portugal in January 2023, succeeding Fernando Santos, and his tenure began with a quarter-final exit at Euro 2024 following a series of underwhelming displays. He did bounce back to deliver the Nations League title, but he will be judged primarily on what happens this summer.
