João Félix and ex-Benfica star net in Portugal win over Armenia | OneFootball

Portugal kicked off their qualification for the 2026 World Cup on the right foot. The National Team defeated Armenia in Yerevan 5-0, in the first match of Group F qualification. João Félix scored twice and João Cancelo also scored in the match.

The team scored on their first shot on goal. Pedro Neto served João Cancelo, the full-back fooled the Armenian full-back and crossed to the small area, with João Félix heading, unmarked, for the first goal. At 21 minutes, symbolically the minute of the jersey worn by Diogo Jota, Pedro Neto found Cristiano Ronaldo inside the area who did not forgive.

Immediately after, 3-0, now with João Cancelo scoring with his left foot and not forgetting Diogo Jota in the celebrations. After the break, the game started with another goal. A shot from outside the area by Cristiano Ronaldo, with his right foot, with the captain of the National Team scoring twice and the fourth for Portugal.

From here on, there was complete dominance by Portugal, with balls hitting the post, successive goal opportunities and the score naturally increasing. At 63 minutes, it was João Félix's turn - a striker who has had a great start to the season -, to score twice in the match with a backheel.

With a five-goal lead, Portugal always had control and management of the game, without neglecting the attack. The team could have extended the result, but the score did not change anymore. With this result, they assume the leadership of Group F. The next qualification match is already on Tuesday, in Budapest, with Hungary.

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