Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Portugal defeated Armenia 5–0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. João Félix netted two goals, while João Cancelo also contributed to the dominant win.
The match was marked by an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in July 2025. A minute’s silence was observed before kickoff, and players wore Jota’s No. 21 shirt in his honor.
Ronaldo’s two goals brought his international tally to 140 and his career total to 942 goals for club and country, surpassing Lionel Messi’s total of 879 career goals.
Portugal’s emphatic win moves them closer to qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while the team paid heartfelt homage to their late teammate, highlighting the unity and spirit of the squad.
