According to the newspaper O JOGO, Jorge Jesus is the leading candidate being considered by the Portuguese Football Federation to take charge of the national squad, confirming a possibility that had been taking shape since last June.

The Spanish coach's departure was made official immediately after the match ended; it was a decision agreed upon beforehand by both parties and was not contingent on the team's sporting outcome in the tournament.

Currently 71 years old, Jorge Jesus is a free agent after parting ways with the Saudi club Al Nassr, where he won the national title and coached Portuguese internationals Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix.

According to the aforementioned sports daily, the coach appeals to officials at the Cidade do Futebol due to his vast experience and deep knowledge of the domestic and international football landscape.

The federation's final decision is expected in the coming weeks to set the stage for a new sporting cycle, with priority goals including qualification for Euro 2028 and preparation for the 2030 World Cup, a tournament Portugal will co-host with Spain and Morocco.