With a hattrick from Bruno and Neves, Portugal finally seal their 2026 World Cup spot with a jaw-dropping 9-1 win over Armenia
Despite the immense pressure, Portugal beat Armenia in the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers with an impressive 9-1 on the scoring side. Even if coach Eghishe Melikyan’s squad was chasing their first-ever victory against Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, their defensive side fell apart. Also, coach Roberto Martinez was able to test the depth of the roster, showcasing an impressive performance that led them to the anticipated tournament.
Armenia were one of the most difficult defensive teams to beat, but they were not able to maintain consistency against Portugal. With the high pressure from Roberto Martinez’s team, they were forced to make several mistakes in handling the ball, giving impressive opportunities to the Portuguese team, who were able to score each time. As a result, they finished at the bottom of Group F with only three points in the qualifiers.
Although Portugal did not count on Cristiano Ronaldo, they were able to shine on the scoring side. Not only Joao Neves, but also Bruno Fernandes scored hat-tricks that propelled them to their best victory in the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With this in mind, Roberto Martinez’s team secured their seventh consecutive participation in the anticipated tournament, in which they arrive as top contenders.