Portugal start their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers with a decisive match against Armenia at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Everyone will be looking to Cristiano Ronaldo, who is back in national service as the Seleção seek to build on their winning form from the UEFA Nations League victory earlier this year.
Armenia vs Portugal: Match Details
- Fixture: Armenia vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
- Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Time: 9:30 PM IST
- Venue: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan
ARM vs POR: Where to Watch on OTT?
Indian fans will be able to watch the live streaming of the Armenia vs Portugal FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on the SonyLIV app and website. Subscribers will get to view the complete coverage of the match, from pre- and post-match analysis.
Armenia vs Portugal: Where to Watch on TV?
The live telecast of the Armenia vs Portugal match can be watched on Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 2 HD channels in India. Audiences can watch the action live at 9:30 PM IST from Yerevan.
ARM vs POR: Match Preview
Portugal, sixth in the FIFA rankings, go into the qualifiers with a bolstered team laden with world-class players. Cristiano Ronaldo, the men’s international football record top scorer, leads the team and is backed by the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Vitinha. Ronaldo has already gotten on the scoresheet for Al-Nassr this season with two goals, and fans will hope he does it again on the international front.
Armenia, however, have a mountain to climb against the European giants. 105th-placed Armenia will rely on midfielder Eduard Spertsyan, who has netted three goals in his previous two matches, to fire the hosts.
The head-to-head record strongly favors Portugal, with the Seleção winning four of the six previous encounters, while two matches ended in draws. Armenia will be aiming to script history with a first-ever victory over Portugal.
Armenia vs Portugal: Group F Dynamics
Armenia and Portugal are both grouped in Pool F with Hungary and Ireland. With only the top teams automatically qualifying to the FIFA World Cup 2026, Portugal will be looking to make a commanding begin to their qualifying campaign.
Armenia, on their side, will be battling for every point in a group that appears difficult on paper. A home win could set them up for the rest of the campaign.
With Cristiano Ronaldo in national colors once again, Portugal will seek to start their qualifiers campaign in style, while Armenia will seek to play against odds and embarrass the European champions.
