With the national team securing the ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a crushing 9-1 defeat, head coach Roberto Martinez made things clear about Portugal without Cristiano Ronaldo.

With his brace against Italy, Erling Haaland has reached a goalscoring record in the World Cup qualifiers not even legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo achieved.

Despite several players missing the game, Portugal secured an impressive 9-1 victory over Armenia, guaranteeing their place in the 2026 World Cup. After the game, Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence, sending a six-word message.

Portugal and Armenia faced each other in Matchday 6 of the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence, they delivered an impressive 9-1 victory to seal their spot in the anticipated tournament with a hattrick from Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves.

Portugal face Armenia in the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers, chasing a win that would secure their spot in the tournament. One of the biggest storylines centers on Cristiano Ronaldo’s status for today’s match, as the team urges for a victory and the veteran is its top goal scorer.

Portugal face Armenia in the World Cup qualifiers, and Cristiano Ronaldo is not part of the squad.

Not even Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo reached a milestone like the one Fabian Ruiz achieved with Spain, surpassing Zinedine Zidane.

Amid the possibility that the Ireland dismissal could see him miss the 2026 World Cup opener, the 40-year-old veteran set one unwanted record in the process.

While it has now spiraled into a high-stakes disciplinary battle, Martinez has revealed his nine-word reaction in the aftermath.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card in the match against Ireland left its mark on Portugal, and now his teammate Bruno Fernandes has spoken about it.

As France swept aside Ukraine and sealed qualification for the 2026 World Cup, the story was not only about the victory, nor the history made, but about the bold challenge the 26-year-old issued to himself.

Portugal could lose Cristiano Ronaldo for their FIFA World Cup 2026 debut after his red card against Ireland.

Cristiano Ronaldo received his first red card with Portugal national team, a moment that raised comparisons with Lionel Messi's record with Argentina.

Portugal faced an early setback by conceding two surprising goals from Ireland. Despite controlling the possession of the ball, they faced a solid defense. To worsen the situation, Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card after a surprising gesture 2026 World Cup qualifier game, prompting Irish fans to mock him.

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as Portugal fell 2-0 to Ireland in the World Cup qualifiers.