Jose Mourinho has expressed his ambition to manage the Portuguese national team at a World Cup, stating it is his destiny. Despite his successful club career, he has not yet taken on an international role. Currently focused on his club Fenerbahce, he is set to watch the 2026 World Cup as Roberto Martinez oversees Portugal's campaign. Mourinho's desire aligns with the upcoming 2030 World Cup, which will partially take place in Portugal. He indicated that while he might consider managing England, his first international role must be with Portugal.
My destiny, in terms of internationals, is to play in a World Cup with the Portuguese national team. I never considered coaching the Brazilian national team.
While he would also consider managing England, Mourinho believes his first job in international football would have to be with Portugal.
Mourinho has claimed it is his 'destiny' to manage Portugal at a World Cup. The 2030 World Cup will be held partially in Portugal, with Spain and Morocco also hosting.
Mourinho will likely again be watching the 2026 World Cup purely as a spectator, with Roberto Martinez tasked with getting Portugal through to the expanded 48-team tournament.
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