KOMPAS.com - Portugal vs. Armenia in the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers on Sunday (11/16/2025) ended with a score of 9-1. Cristiano Ronaldo was absent.

The final matchday of Group F of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications for the European Zone between Portugal vs Armenia took place at the Do Dragao Stadium, Porto.

The Portugal national team's goals were scored by Renato Veiga (7'), Goncalo Ramos (28'), Joao Neves (30', 41', 81'), Bruno Fernandes (45+3'pen, 51', 72'pen), and Francisco Conceicao (90+2').

Meanwhile, Armenia's only goal came from Eduard Spertsyan's contribution in the 18th minute.

With this result, Portugal has the right to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after finishing in first place in Group F with 13 points, three points behind Ireland in second place.

Meanwhile, Armenia had to bury their dreams of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, as they could only finish bottom of Group F.

The Course of the Match

Playing at their home ground, Portugal immediately took control of the game from the first minute even though Cristiano Ronaldo was not included in the list of players.

Their high pressure immediately paid off when Renato Veiga opened the scoring in the seventh minute, capitalizing on a rebound from Bruno Fernandes' shot.

Armenia put up a fight when Eduard Spertsyan scored the equalizer in the 18th minute.

But after that, Portugal's dominance was unstoppable. Goncalo Ramos restored the Selecao das Quinas' lead in the 28th minute, followed by two quickfire goals from João Neves in the 30th and 41st minutes.

Towards the end of the first half, Bruno Fernandes extended the lead from the penalty spot to close the first 45 minutes with a 4-1 lead.

Portugal Doesn't Slow Down

AFP/PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA Portugal midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes and Ireland defender #21 Festy Ebosele fight for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers Group F football match between Portugal and Ireland at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on October 11, 2025. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

After the break, Portugal continued to appear aggressive. Only six minutes into the second half, Bruno Fernandes put his name on the scoreboard again after receiving a mature pass from Goncalo Ramos.

Armenia's defeat worsened when Sergei Muradyan fouled a Portuguese player in the penalty area.