Portugal midfielder produces stunning first-half display against Armenia 🤩

Portugal are firmly in control in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Armenia .

The Seleção opened the scoring early on through Renato Veiga before Armenia levelled in a nervy opening 20 minutes.

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However, the moments of worry didn't last long as Portugal hit back to go 5-1 up at half time.

Key to the hosts' turnaround was João Neves , who scored his first national team goal and struck a wonderful free-kick from distance before the break.

– Sunday, 16 November 2025

Portugal had to win against Armenia to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup and they are well on their way to achieving that feat.

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