The qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup are in full swing in Europe. In the matches of the next round, the fans witnessed significant results.
In the first round of Group F, the Portuguese national team almost lost to Armenia on the field. At the end of the match, the score was 5:0. Goals were scored by Joao Felix (doubles), Cristiano Ronaldo (doubles), and Joao Cancelo.
In the designated lineup, the Portuguese played very confidently. The goal, guarded by Diogo Costa, remained untouched, and Ronaldo once again demonstrated his experience in attack. At the same time, Joao Felix's active play disrupted the opponent's defense.
While Spersyan, Barseghyan, and Celarayan were active among the Armenian players, Portugal's dominance in the overall standings was evident.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Group F. Round 1
Armenia - Portugal 0:5
Goals: Felix 10, 61 (doubles), Ronaldo 21, 46 (doubles), Cancelo 32.
Armenia: Henry Avagyan - Kamo Oganesyan, Erik Piloyan, Georgiy Arutyunyan, Sergey Muradyan, Nair Tiknizyan - Ugochukvu Ivu, Eduard Spersyan - Lukas Celarayan, Vaan Bichakhchyan, Tigran Barsegyan (K).
Portugal: Diogo Costa - João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes - João Neves, Vitinha - Bruno Fernandes - Cristiano Ronaldo (C), Pedro Neto, João Félix.
In the 5th round of Group K, the England national team secured a convincing victory over Andorra. The match was quite exciting for the London club's fans. Garcia scored an own goal in the 25th minute. In the second half, Declan Rice sealed the victory with a penalty.
Stars such as Pickford, Reece James, Harry Kane, and Marcus Rashford played for England, contributing to the team's victory.
Group K. Round 5
England - Andorra 2:0
Goals: Garcia 25 (aut), Rice 67 (pen).
England: Jordan Pickford, Reece James, Mark Gehry, Dan Burn, Miles Lewis-Scalley, Elliott Anderson, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane.
Thus, Portugal and England have successfully begun the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, bringing joy to their fans. These victories will undoubtedly lay the foundation for their confident advancement to the next stage.
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