Portugal Sweeps Armenia 5-0 in World Cup Qualifier

Portugal dominated Armenia 5-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix each scoring twice to lead the charge. The match, held in Yerevan, saw Portugal take an early lead through Felix and Ronaldo, with Joao Cancelo and Felix adding further goals as Portugal controlled the game from start to finish. Ronaldo, who is 40 years old and plays for Al-Nassr, extended his record as Portugal’s all-time top scorer during the match and continued to serve as team captain under coach Roberto Martinez. The game was also emotionally significant for Portugal, as they honored the late Liverpool striker Diogo Jota by having his close friend Ruben Neves wear his jersey number. Defensive adjustments were made due to injuries, with Joao Cancelo playing right-back and Joao Neves reinforcing the defense. Portugal’s commanding performance showcased their creative style and intent to top Group F in the qualifiers.