Armenia Vs Portugal LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Ronaldo’s Strike Helps POR Race 3-0 Up

The referee blows for the break, and Portugal head into the dressing room in a commanding position. Goals from Felix, Ronaldo, and Cancelo have them cruising, and Ronaldo must be delighted with how his side have bossed the opening half.

Fernandes is brought down by Iwu, giving Portugal a free kick deep in Armenian territory. As they set up for the delivery, the fourth official’s board goes up, two extra minutes to play before the break.

Hovhannisyan bursts down the flank with acres of space, driving dangerously into Portugal’s half. He cuts a pass across the face of goal, but no red shirt is there to meet it, much to the frustration of the home fans.

Despite sitting on a commanding lead, Portugal aren’t easing off one bit. Wave after wave, they press Armenia’s shaky backline, hungry for more goals. A statement win tonight would be the perfect boost for their 2026 World Cup charge.

Portugal are running riot in Yerevan! Joao Cancelo arrives in the box and smashes a tidy left-footed strike into the bottom left corner. Armenia’s defense is carved open once again, and the visitors are cruising with a 3-0 lead.

The stadium holds its breath, and the moment arrives. Pedro Neto floats in a brilliant cross from the right, and Ronaldo rises above the defense, planting a precise right-footed shot into the bottom left corner.

The crowd erupts as Portugal double their lead, and Ronaldo celebrates with his signature pose, soaking in the adulation. Armenia’s players look stunned, knowing they’re up against one of football’s all-time greats on his record-breaking night.

Armenia push forward as Spertsyan takes a shot, but it deflects off the wall, earning a corner on the right. The delivery is whipped in, but Portugal’s defense stands firm, clearing the danger with ease.

Portugal make their early dominance count. After some slick passing and pressure inside the Armenia box, Joao Felix rises above the defenders and thunders a header straight into the net. The stadium erupts as Portugal take the lead, and Ronaldo can be seen celebrating with his teammates, an early statement of intent from the visitors.

Portugal are dominating possession early, probing Armenia’s defense patiently. Cristiano Ronaldo tests the waters with a curling effort from outside the box on the left, but Avagyan is alert and collects it comfortably.

And we are underway! Portugal get us rolling in Yerevan, charging right-to-left on your screens. The crowd is buzzing as the ball rolls, Armenia and Portugal both looking to stamp their authority early.

The stadium falls into a hushed reverence as both Armenia and Portugal come together for a minute of silence, paying tribute to the late Diogo Jota. Players bow their heads, fans stand in solemn respect, an emotional start before the clash kicks off.

The crowd roars as the players step onto the pitch, the atmosphere building to a crescendo. Cristiano Ronaldo comes in to a thunderous cheer, all eyes on him as the national anthems are underway.

Armenia XI

Starting XI:
16 Avagyan, 2 Muradyan, 4 Harutyunyan, 21 Tiknizyan, 3 Piloyan, 8 Spertsyan, 6 Iwu, 23 Bichakhchyan, 13 Hovhannisyan, 10 Zelarayán, 11 Barseghyan

Substitutes:
20 Dashyan, 9 Serobyan, 22 Shaghoyan, 17 Ranos, 1 Cancarevic, 14 Simonyan, 7 Sevikyan, 12 Beglaryan, 15 Aghasaryan, 19 Grigoryan, 5 Khachumyan, 18 Harutyunyan

Armenia: Ognjen Chancharevich, Arsen Beglaryan, Henri Avagyan, Sergei Muradian, Erik Piloyan, Georgii Arutiunian, Albert Khachumyan, Kamo Hovhannisyan, Erik Simonyan, Edgar Grigoryan, UgochukwuIwu, Eduard Spertsyan, Edgar Sevikyan, Artur Serobyan, Lucas Zelarayán, Tigran Barseghyan, Narek Aghasaryan, Hovhannes Harutyunyan, Artak Dashyan, Nayair Tiknizyan, Vahan Bichakhchyan, Grant-Leon Ranos, Zhirayr Shaghoyan

Portugal: Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui Silva, Nuno Tavares, Ruben Dias, Antonio Silva, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes, João Cancelo, João Palhinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Pedro Gonçalves, João Neves, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Cristiano Ronaldo, Goncalo Ramos, João Félix, Francisco Trincão, Francisco Conceicao, Pedro Neto

The Armenia vs Portugal clash will air on the Sony Sports Network and will also be available to stream live on SonyLiv.

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