After being eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16, with a 1-0 defeat to Spain, the Portugal national team announced the hiring of coach Jorge Jesus on July 10. The former Flamengo manager arrived to take over the team in place of the dismissed Roberto Martínez. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementOn Monday (20), Jorge Jesus confirmed that he held talks to take charge of the Brazilian national team last year, after the 4-1 loss to Argentina that led to Dorival Júnior's departure. Jorge Jesus even took a swipe at the Italian coach's squad selection for the 2026 World Cup. Brazilian players are all over the world.