US EditionArmenia vs. Portugal Lineups: Predicted Starting XI, Team News, Rosters, Match Details as Selecao Kick Off World Cup Qualifying
Portugal begins its World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign aiming to avoid playoffs as Ruben Neves honors late teammate Diogo Jota by wearing his number 21 jersey.
- Roberto Martinez's Portugal open their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in Armenia on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, aiming to top Group F.
- After the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, Portugal plays its first match this year, with Ruben Neves donning Jota's number 21 in tribute after family approval.
- João Félix opened the scoring in the 10th minute, and Portugal led 3-0 at half-time in Yerevan with goals also from Cristiano Ronaldo and João Cancelo.
- A commanding result would boost Portugal national team's 2026 push, as Roberto Martínez must avoid playoffs Portugal faced in three of the last four World Cups.
- At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo remains central to Portugal's attack in what may be his final qualifying campaign, while the Armenia national team, ranked 105th, has never qualified for a World Cup.
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El Bicho joined the party of the Lusos in the start of his journey to the World Cup 2026.He escaped from Leo and remained at a goal of the maximum gunner in world rankings.The game also had a meaningful tribute to Diego Jota.
Cristiano Ronaldo Dedicates His Goal to Diogo Jota With Touching Celebration During Armenia vs Portugal FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Match (See Pic) | ⚽ LatestLY
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a superb goal during the 21st minute of the Armenia vs Portugal FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers match. After scoring goal, Ronaldo dedicated it to his former international teammate Diogo Jota, who passed away at the age of 28. ⚽ Cristiano Ronaldo Dedicates His Goal to Diogo Jota With Touching Celebration During Armenia vs Portugal FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Match (See Pic).
The European qualifiers are looking for their World Cup qualifiers. While there is still no selection of the Old Continent that has its ticket secured in North America 2026 (just a couple of dates go), there are some combined ones that are well-targeted in their respective groups.One of them is the Selection of Portugal that, by the hand of Cristiano Ronaldo, premiered in Group F with a score against Armenia.The Luso ensemble began its participa…
In the first national game after the accident death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, emotions are at the centre of the clear success of Portugal.
In the first game after the death of Diogo Jota, Portugal was awarded World-2026 in Erevan, Armenia. Martinez set in Inácio, Cancel and Félix. Keep right here.
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