Armenia loses to Portugal 0-5, Ronaldo and Felix both score twice (video)
21:52 6 September, 2025In 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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