Portugal routs Armenia to clinch World Cup berth
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BERLIN, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Joao Neves and Bruno Fernandes hit a hat-trick apiece as Portugal routed Armenia 9-1 on Sunday to seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With captain Cristiano Ronaldo suspended, Portugal fielded a reshaped front line but quickly took control in Porto. Renato Veiga opened the scoring in the seventh minute, settling any early nerves as the hosts dominated possession. Ar