3 seconds ago16:12
Portugal are pushing for more early in the second half with Rafael Leão testing Avagyan and João Cancelo firing over.
4 minutes ago16:07
We’re back to it for the second 45 across both games.
5 minutes ago16:07
Here’s how the table stands after the opening 45 in Group F.
9 minutes ago16:02
Portugal are firmly in control and heading towards the 2026 World Cup finals as things stand.
Renato Veiga ⚽
Gonçalo Ramos ⚽
João Neves ⚽⚽
Bruno Fernandes ⚽
Portugal dropped five on Armenia before HT 🖐️🇵🇹
– Sunday, 16 November 2025
17 minutes ago15:54
HALF TIME: Hungary 2-1 Ireland
Hungary struck in the opening three minutes before Troy Parrott levelled from the penalty spot. Varga then produced a moment of brilliance to put the Magyars back in front.
20 minutes ago15:52
HALF TIME: Portugal 5-1 Armenia
Armenia gave Portugal a slight scare with an early equaliser following Veiga’s opener. However, the hosts responded positively to hold a dominant half time lead.
21 minutes ago15:50
Fernandes fires his penalty into the middle of the goal to put Portugal firmly in control.
22 minutes ago15:49
Karen Muradyan concedes a penalty for a rash foul. Fernandes will take the spot-kick.
28 minutes ago15:44
Neves gets his second goal of the afternoon, firing an excellent long-range free-kick into the top corner.
31 minutes ago15:40
Hungary are back in front and Barnabas Varga find the net with a wonderful finish. The striker controls Kerkz’s cross on his chest and volleys an unstoppable finish past Kelleher.
39 minutes ago15:33
João Neves hits a quickfire second for Portugal, controlling from Bruno Fernandes’ pass and producing a well-taken finish from the edge of the area
40 minutes ago15:31
Szalai gets a touch on a Hungarian cross into the box but the goalward attempt is somehow kept out by Kelleher’s reaction save.
41 minutes ago15:31
Ramos is more successful with this opportunity and taps in from close-range to give Portugal the lead once more.
48 minutes ago15:23
Portugal almost provide an immediate response to Armenia’s equaliser as Gonçalo Ramos forces Avagyan into a strong save.
51 minutes ago15:20
Portugal have been thoroughly dominant but they haven’t taken their chances. Armenia punish the hosts and Eduard Spertsyan rifles in an equaliser.
54 minutes ago15:18
Parrott holds his nerve and slams his spot-kick into the bottom corner. Very composed.
55 minutes ago15:17
The referee checks the monitor and has seen enough evidence to award Ireland a penalty. Troy Parrott assumes the duties…
56 minutes ago15:16
VAR CHECK – POTENTIAL PENALTY
Ogbene goes down under a challenge from Ádám Szalai and VAR are checking for a possible penalty.
58 minutes ago15:14
Ireland get forward for the first time and Chiedozie Ogbene’s goal-bound shot is blocked by Milos Kerkez.
about an hour ago15:10
Portugal also make a fast start against Armenia and Renato Veiga finds the net with a header inside the six-yard area.
about an hour ago15:10
Quick offside check but the goal stands in Hungary.
about an hour ago15:07
Szoboszlai’s cross finds Dániel Lukács, who manages to connect inside a packed-out six-yard area with a thumping low header past Caoimhin Kelleher.
about an hour ago15:06
Hungary are looking to make a fast start and Dominik Szoboszlai whips in a dangerous corner into a packed six-yard area. Ireland manage to react first and clear the danger.
about an hour ago15:02
Hungary vs Ireland and Portugal vs Armenia get underway.
about an hour ago14:49
Only 10 minutes to go until kick-off in Group F. Who will make it through to the World Cup finals next year?
about an hour ago14:44
Ireland boss Heimer Hallgrimsson outlines his side’s approach for today’s encounter in Hungary.
Heimer Hallgrimsson gives us his thoughts ahead of a pivotal game for Ireland today in Budapest.
– Sunday, 16 November 2025
about an hour ago14:42
Portugal will qualify directly for the World Cup as Group F winners if they defeat Armenia at home this afternoon.
Hungary can secure second spot with a win or a draw against the Republic of Ireland, while the Boys in Green must defeat the Magyars to break into the top two spots.
2 hours ago14:38
First up, Group F is set for a cracking finale with Portugal, Hungary and the Republic of Ireland jostling for a spot inside the top two.
Here’s how things stand in that World Cup qualifying group.
2 hours ago14:36
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of Sunday’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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