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

Portugal started the 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 with their first shot on goal. Pedro Neto assisted João Cancelo, the full-back outmaneuvered the Armenian defender and crossed into the small area, with João Félix heading in, 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.

Soon 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 National Team captain scoring twice and Portugal's fourth.

From here, Portugal completely dominated, with shots hitting the post, successive goal opportunities, and the score naturally increasing. At 63 minutes, it was João Félix's turn - a forward who has had a great start to the season -, to score twice in the match with a backheel.

With a five-goal advantage, Portugal always maintained control and management of the game, without neglecting the attack. The team could have increased the score, but it remained unchanged. With this result, they take the lead in group F. The next qualification match is already on Tuesday, in Budapest, against Hungary.

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