US EditionCristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup as Portugal routs Armenia to qualify
- On November 16, 2025 Portugal routed Armenia 9-1 in Porto, ending with Francisco Conceicao's 92' goal to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification.
- Portugal needed a win to secure direct qualification to FIFA World Cup 2026, with Group F outcomes decided alongside Hungary vs Ireland, affecting play-off places.
- Bruno Fernandes scored his first international hat-trick, ending a year-long drought by 72', while Joao Neves completed his treble with a 'worldie' at 80'.
- The win sends Portugal to the FIFA World Cup 2026 finals, while Hungary will finish second in Group F and enter the play-offs.
- Playing without Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal still prevailed as two players each scored hat-tricks amid heavy rain in Porto.
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Boston Herald
By JAMES ROBSON Cristiano Ronaldo is heading for another World Cup. Portugal secured his place in next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a landslide victory on Sunday 9-1 against Armenia. Cristiano missed the match in Porto because he met a suspension of at least one match for receiving a red card at the last match. But in his absence, Portugal made sure that he had the opportunity to play his sixth World Cup, to set…
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Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup as Portugal routs Armenia to qualify
Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup. Portugal sealed its place at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a 9-1 rout of Armenia.
With Cristiano Ronaldo in quarantine, Portugal celebrated their goal against Armenia and qualified for the World Cup with a 9-1 victory.
Without Cristiano Ronaldo, suspended, the Seleçao defeated Armenia (9-1), in Porto on Sunday, ensuring the lead of its group. Opposed to Norway in the evening, Italy is forced to exploit to validate its ticket without going through the dams.
Without Cristiano Ronaldo suspended, Portugal ran against Armenia (9-1) on Sunday to finish its playoffs and qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Paris' Gonçalo Ramos and João Neves scored.
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