Portugal boss' 'lucky no. 6' remark resurfaces as Spain's no. 6 knocks them out of WC on July 6

Outgoing Portugal boss Roberto Martinez's remark about believing in numerology and number 6 being lucky resurfaced after Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 exit. Martinez had said "6 can bring something very positive", citing Portugal's Euro 2016 triumph. Portugal were eliminated by Spain on July 6, with Spain's number 6 Mikel Merino scoring the winner in Round of 16 knockout clash.