Portugal Thrash Armenia 5–0 in World Cup Qualifiers
Portugal kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in style with a 5–0 away victory over Armenia on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
The Seleção dominated from start to finish, delivering a statement performance that put them at the top of Group F after the opening round.
Goals & Highlights:
⚽ João Félix opened the scoring with a powerful header in the 10th minute.
⚽ Cristiano Ronaldo doubled the lead in the 21st minute with his trademark finish — his 139th international goal.
⚽ João Cancelo added a third in the 32nd minute.
⚽ Ronaldo struck again with a stunning volley shortly after halftime to make it 4–0.
⚽ Félix sealed the win with a clever back-heel goal to complete his brace.
Emotional Tributes
The match carried special significance as Portugal paid heartfelt tributes to the late Diogo Jota. A moment of silence was observed before kickoff, and teammates honored him with symbolic gestures and shirt dedications throughout the game.
Key Takeaways
✅ Portugal start their qualifying campaign with maximum points.
🔝 Cristiano Ronaldo extends his record as international football’s all-time top scorer.
🌟 João Félix impressed with two goals and an outstanding display.
🕊️ Team united in tribute to Diogo Jota.
What’s Next?
Portugal will face Hungary on September 9, 2025, in their second Group F clash as they aim to maintain momentum and strengthen their path to the 2026 World Cup.
