
The president of the Hellenic Football Federation, Saris, stated on the federation's website: “I have informed the committee that Santos will coach the national team until the end of the World Cup. There is no doubt that Santos continues to be respected by us. Our goals for the World Cup will not be diminished because of this. The Hellenic Football Federation will continue to support his work until the World Cup concludes.”
Fernando Santos, former coach of Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, took over as head coach of the Greek team in 2010, leading the team to the finals of the UEFA Euro 2012. Santos's team earned 25 points in the World Cup qualifiers alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, and subsequently advanced to the playoffs after a disadvantage in goal difference, eliminating Romania in the playoffs.
The Greek team is in Group C of the World Cup, alongside Colombia, Japan, and Côte d'Ivoire.



