Armenia loses to Portugal 0-5, Ronaldo and Felix both score twice (video)

In the first round of the World Cup qualifiers, the Armenian national team faced Portugal and suffered a 0-5 defeat.

Before the start of the game, a minute of silence was held at the Republican Stadium in memory of forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident.

The Portuguese national team's goals were scored by Saudi Al-Nassr forwards Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix, with Al-Hilal defender João Cancelo scoring once.

Ronaldo scored his 140th goal for the national team.

In another Group F match, Ireland will play Hungary.

In the second round, the Armenian national team will host Ireland in Yerevan on September 9.

2026 World Cup Qualifiers 

Group F, first round 

Armenia - Portugal - 0:5 (video)

Joao Felix, 10, 61, Cristiano Ronaldo, 21, 46, Joao Cancelo, 32

Ireland - Hungary - 22:45 (Yerevan time)

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