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Fernando Santos steps down as Portugal head coach after World Cup disappointment

The 68-year-old leaves after Portugal' shock 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar, Santos spent eight years in charge of Portugal, guiding the team to victory at two international competitions for the first time: Euro 2016 in France, and the inaugural Uefa Nations League in 2019

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Portugal's coach Fernando Santos watches his team play as Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo (R) sits on the bench during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Morocco and Portugal.Pic/AFP

Portugal's coach Fernando Santos watches his team play as Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo (R) sits on the bench during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Morocco and Portugal.Pic/AFP

Fernando Santos has stepped down as the head coach of Portugal following their disappointing 2022 FIFA World Cup exit.

The 68-year-old leaves after Portugal' shock 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar.

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