Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return to Armenia as the national teams of Armenia and Portugal prepare to face each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This highly anticipated match is scheduled for September 6, 2025, at Yerevan’s Republican Stadium.
Both teams are part of Group F in the European qualifiers, alongside Hungary and Ireland. The group stage matches will run from September to November 2025, with each team playing home and away fixtures. The group winner will secure direct qualification to the World Cup, while the runner-up will advance to the play-offs.
Ronaldo’s previous visit to Yerevan was in June 2015 during the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers. In that match, he delivered an outstanding performance by scoring a hat-trick, leading Portugal to a 3-2 victory over Armenia. Fans are eager to see if the football icon can replicate his past success on Armenian soil.
The Armenian national team, will aim to leverage their home advantage and deliver a strong performance against the formidable Portuguese side. Historically, Armenia has faced Portugal six times, resulting in two draws and four losses. The upcoming match presents an opportunity for Armenia to secure their first victory against Portugal.
Football enthusiasts and supporters are encouraged to mark their calendars for this exciting encounter, as Yerevan prepares to host one of the world’s most celebrated footballers and his team in the quest for World Cup qualification.
