Portugal have officially secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after demolishing Armenia 9–1 on Sunday to finish top of Group F in the European qualifiers.
It was a statement performance from Roberto Martínez’s men, who showed no mercy in front of their home crowd. Bruno Fernandes led the scoring with a sensational hat-trick, further cementing his status as one of the team’s most influential players.
Vegia, Neves J, Ramos G, and Conceição F also got on the scoresheet, contributing to one of Portugal’s biggest qualifying wins in recent history.
With qualification now sealed, all eyes turn to captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who is expected to feature in what will likely be his final World Cup appearance.
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The 39-year-old forward remains hungry for international glory and will be aiming to guide Portugal to a deep run at the tournament.
Portugal’s emphatic win not only secured their World Cup ticket but sent a strong message to rivals ahead of the 2026 showpiece.