Follow Sportstar's live coverage of the Portugal vs Armenia FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier Group F match in Porto on Sunday.

In their last two World Cup qualifier matches, Portugal drew 2-2 with Hungary and lost 2-0 to Ireland, where Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card.

Portugal defeated Armenia 9-1 to storm into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo missed the Armenia game as he was shown a red card during Portugal's previous WC qualifier game against Ireland

With Portugal securing a spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Armenia, many are wondering whether Cristiano Ronaldo will show up next year.

Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their recent FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA qualifying match in the absence of star striker Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal need a result against Armenia on Sunday afternoon if they’re to guarantee their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Roberto Martinez's side brushed aside Armenia to qualify, as second place in Group F went to Ireland, while Norway and Italy go head-to-head later on Sunday.

If Ireland win in Budapest, they will be tied with Portugal at 10 points each, and the same tiebreaker rules mentioned earlier would apply. Finally, if Hungary and Ireland draw, Portugal will qualify for the World Cup even if they lose to Armenia, and Hungary would play the March playoff.