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Armenia vs Portugal watch World Cup 2026 Qualifier Dramatic Portugal Dominance in Yerevan
Blog Post
Welcome to my match review and reflections on the Armenia vs Portugal World Cup 2026 qualifier held on 6 September 2025 in Yerevan. This was an evening that saw Portugal assert their class with a crushing 5โ0 win dominating from the first whistle to the last.
Match overview and watch context
Portugal entered Group F as strong favorites, joined by Armenia, Hungary, and the Republic of Ireland. Their qualification path had already been secured for at least the playoffs thanks to their Nations League performance but securing top spot would guarantee direct qualification to the 2026 World Cupโฏ.
Armenia has struggled in recent international matches, failing to win their last seven World Cup qualifiers, including several heavy defeats and matches without scoringโฏ. Their home form offered limited hope.
Preโmatch build up
This fixture was charged with emotion for Portugal. It was their first match since the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The squad paid tribute before kickโoff with a minuteโs silence, banners in the stadium, and later, Joao Cancelo replicated Jotaโs signature videoโgame celebration after scoringโฏ.
Head coach Roberto Martinez spoke about carrying Jotaโs spirit with them and winning in his honorโฏ.
First half fireworks
Within ten minutes Portugal took the lead. Joรฃo Fรฉlix headed home from Joรฃo Canceloโs cross, setting the tone earlyโฏ.
Just eleven minutes later Cristiano Ronaldo doubled the lead by netting his 139th international goalโฏ.
Cancelo added a third in the 32nd minute, finishing off a move started by Fรฉlixโฏ.
Portuguese watch supremacy continues
After the break Ronaldo struck again almost immediately, a thunderous volley that left the Armenian keeper with no chanceโฏ.
Joรฃo Fรฉlix completed the rout just past the hour with a backโheel finish from a reboundโฏ.
Despite Armenia’s goalkeeper making a few important saves late on, the final whistle confirmed a dominant 5โ0 resultโฏ.
Individual watch milestones and records
Cristiano Ronaldoโs brace brought him to 139 and 140 goals, and he surpassed Lionel Messi in World Cup qualifying goals with his 37th and 38th of that campaignโฏ. He is now within one goal of Guatemalaโs Carlos Ruiz record of 39โฏ. At age 40, he continues to break records and push for a sixth World Cup.
Tactical watch takeaways and team performance
Portugalโs superior quality and depth were clear. They started aggressively, controlled possession, and rotated effectively after securing a commanding leadโฏ.
Armenia offered minimal threat and were overrun in midfield, unable to match Portugalโs pace or creativity.
Emotional resonance and watch tribute
This wasnโt just a football matchโit was a moment of remembrance. Canceloโs celebration, the minuteโs silence, and memorials around the stadium spoke volumes. Even Ronaldoโs goal in the 21st minuteโthe same as Jotaโs shirt numberโfelt symbolicโฏ.
Looking ahead in Group F
Portugal now lead Group F and can secure direct qualification by winning the group. Their next fixtures will likely include matches against Hungary and the Republic of Irelandโฏ.
Armenia must regroup quickly. Their campaign continues with upcoming matches against the same groupโs stronger sides.
Internal link placeholders
- For a full recap of Portugalโs Nations League success see [link to Nations League article]
- Detailed group fixtures can be found in our [link to Group F schedule]
- Background on Diogo Jotaโs career and legacy here [link to player profile]
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In summary this Armenia vs Portugal clash was about footballing excellence meeting heartfelt tribute. Portugal’s performance reminded the world they are favoritesโwhile emotions brought meaning deeper than scores or stats.
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