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Frequently asked questions
The questions that always come up, answered in a few lines. Each answer links to the moment in the archive that backs it up — and that, in turn, to the original news story. Where there is no settled answer, we say so.
Who is Jorge Jesus?
Jorge Jesus has been Portugal's national team manager since 10 July 2026. He came to the job with 16 teams on his CV: at Benfica he won three league titles, one Taça de Portugal, one Supertaça and five Taças da Liga; at Sporting, one Supertaça and one Taça da Liga; at Flamengo, the Brasileirão and the Libertadores. Before signing for the Federation he won the Saudi title with Al Nassr.
In the archive:Official: FPF confirm Jorge Jesus as Portugal managerSixteen teams before the national team
When was Jorge Jesus announced as Portugal manager?
The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed Jorge Jesus as national team manager on 10 July 2026, five days after Portugal's World Cup exit and four days after Roberto Martínez's departure.
In the archive:Official: FPF confirm Jorge Jesus as Portugal managerRoberto Martínez confirms he is leaving Portugal
How long does Jorge Jesus's contract with the FPF run?
The contract is for four years and is aimed at the 2030 World Cup, the tournament Portugal will co-host with Spain and Morocco.
In the archive:A four-year contract, to the 2030 World Cup
How much does Jorge Jesus earn as Portugal manager?
According to Diário de Notícias, four million euros — exactly the same salary the FPF paid Roberto Martínez, which Pedro Proença offered him and the coach accepted on the spot. He also received a further half a million euros to hire his coaching staff, as his predecessor had.
In the archive:Four million euros, the same as MartínezMartínez's salary and half a million to build the coaching staff
Who is on Jorge Jesus's coaching staff?
From Al Nassr came João de Deus, Fábio Jesus and Tiago Oliveira. Márcio Sampaio and Ricardo Silva took charge of fitness, and Nélson Pereira joined Ricardo in working with the goalkeepers. Pepe was invited by the FPF to join the coaching staff and chose not to accept.
In the archive:Martínez's salary and half a million to build the coaching staffPepe says no to the Mister
Have Portugal qualified for the 2030 World Cup?
Yes. Portugal, Spain and Morocco are guaranteed a place at the finals as the host nations, without needing to play any qualifiers. FIFA has not yet settled whether the tournament will have 48 or 64 teams.
In the archive:Portugal are already at the 2030 World Cup without playing a game
What is Jorge Jesus's first match as Portugal manager?
It was on 24 September 2026, against Wales, at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, in the Nations League. Portugal won 1-0, with a João Félix shot deflected in off Ben Davies.
In the archive:No farewell at Alvalade: a disallowed goal and off after 67 minutesDebut set: Portugal v Wales at Alvalade
Have Portugal already qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals?
Yes. With the 2-1 win over Norway at the Dragão on 4 October 2026, Portugal made it four wins from four games and secured a quarter-final place with two rounds still to play. Before that they had beaten Wales at Alvalade (1-0), Norway in Oslo (2-1) and Denmark in Copenhagen (4-2).
In the archive:Four out of four at the Dragão, and Portugal into the Nations League quarter-finalsWithout Ronaldo, 4-2 in Copenhagen and a squad "in hand"Ninety minutes on the bench in Oslo, "by choice"No farewell at Alvalade: a disallowed goal and off after 67 minutes
Is Cristiano Ronaldo still in the Portugal squad under Jorge Jesus?
He has not retired. On 30 September 2026 he left the camp in Copenhagen, after spending all 90 minutes on the bench in Oslo. On 4 October, after the Norway game, Jorge Jesus refused to apologise and said Ronaldo only stays away if he does not want to come back. On 6 October Ronaldo published his version: he accuses the national team manager of breaking his word, apologises to the fans and to his teammates, asks the FPF to punish him and says he will be available to compete for the national team again. On 10 October the Federation confirmed it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the captain and suspended him preventively.
In the archive:The FPF opens disciplinary proceedings against Ronaldo and suspends him pending the outcomeRonaldo's "truth": "The national team manager had broken his word to me""Apologise for what? To whom?"Ronaldo leaves the camp and promises "the truth" in due courseNinety minutes on the bench in Oslo, "by choice"
Will Jorge Jesus change a lot of players in his first squad call-up?
He says not. Ten days after signing, he warned there would be no revolution in September: "two or three" new players compared with the 26 who were at the World Cup, and little more. The line that stuck was a different one: "I'm not stupid".
In the archive:"I'm not stupid"
Why did Roberto Martínez leave the Portugal job?
Portugal were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup by Spain in the round of 16 on 5 July. The next day, Roberto Martínez confirmed he was leaving the national team, opening the succession that Jorge Jesus would go on to fill.
In the archive:Portugal go out to Spain in the round of 16Roberto Martínez confirms he is leaving Portugal
How old is Jorge Jesus?
He was 71 when he took charge of the national team. Asked about it at his unveiling, he replied: "on paper it says 71, but in who I am I'm 50".
In the archive:"I'm 71 on paper, but in who I am I'm 50"