"Hat-tricks by Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves helped Portugal power past Armenia to confirm their place at the 2026 World Cup as Group F winners in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes convered penalties in either half and struck from inside the box for the Selecao, who were without captain Cristiano Ronaldo in Porto because the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was suspended after being sent off in his side's 2-0 defeat in Ireland on Thursday."
"Eduard Spertsyan's early equaliser briefly made the scoreline 1-1, but Armenia finished bottom of the section with five defeats and one win. More to follow Portugal team vs Armenia Goncalo Ramos, Nelson Semedo, Renato Veiga, Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leao were the new faces for Portugal. Portugal starting XI: Diogo Costa, Nelson Semedo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Rafael Leao, Goncalo Ramos"
Portugal secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup as Group F winners after defeating Armenia. Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick, converting penalties in each half and adding a finish from inside the box, while Joao Neves also registered a hat-trick contribution to the win. Cristiano Ronaldo was absent in Porto due to suspension following a red card in the previous match in Ireland. Eduard Spertsyan scored early to level the game briefly, but Armenia finished bottom of the group with one win and five defeats. Portugal fielded refreshed starters including Goncalo Ramos, Nelson Semedo, Renato Veiga and Rafael Leao. The World Cup finals draw will take place on December 5, 2025, in Washington DC.
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