Head coach of the Portuguese national team Roberto Martinez commented on his team’s victory in the 1/16 final match of the 2026 Emergency against Croatia (2:1).

" These are no longer group stage matches. When you play well, you need to realize your moments.

The first half was a miracle for everyone: we read the game miraculously, created chances in the remaining third of the field. But against such teams, as Croatia is always unsafe, and here the team’s responsibilities are especially important.

We missed a goal, but continued to believe in ourselves, vikorized the Gravs from the Lava, so that the stinks were ready. This very attitude helps you win matches. There is no such thing as a perfect game at the World Championships. You need talent, discipline and heart.

The citizens enjoyed the opportunity to play for Portugal, for the sake of Father Ricardo Carvalho and for the riddle about our Diogo Jota and Andre,” quote Martinez Record.

On Football. ua available for viewing video review of the match Portugal – Croatia.