Ronaldo brace as Portugal thrash Armenia in qualifiers opener | OneFootball

Portugal started off on the right foot in the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. This Saturday, the Portuguese team thrashed Armenia 5-0 in Yerevan, with two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo. João Félix (twice) and João Cancelo completed the score.

How was the game?

The Portuguese dominated the match from start to finish. Just nine minutes in, João Félix opened the scoring for the visiting team with a header. At 20 minutes, Cristiano Ronaldo increased the lead after a precise cross from Pedro Neto.

Portugal scored the third goal at 31 minutes of the first half, with João Cancelo. He took advantage of a loose ball in the area and blasted it into the net.

The Portuguese did not slow down after the break. Less than a minute into the second half, CR7 launched a rocket from outside the area and scored the fourth. João Félix, at 16 minutes, scored the fifth with a backheel after a one-two with Gonçalo Ramos.

CR7 in pursuit of the thousandth goal

Cristiano Ronaldo continues his relentless pursuit of the thousandth goal of his career. With the two goals scored in this Saturday's match, he reached 942 goals.

Standings situation

With the result, Portugal starts the tournament already in first place in Group F, with three points. Armenia, on the other hand, is at the bottom.

Portugal's next match

Armenia's next match

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