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'Geniuses like that' - CR7 'terribly sorry' for missing Portugal win

Cristiano Ronaldo will be “terribly sorry” about missing a “once in a lifetime” win for his country, claims the President of Portugal, as “geniuses are like that”. All-time great CR7 was forced to sit out a 9-1 victory over Armenia through suspension, with that stunning success seeing Roberto Martinez’s side secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

‘Better with Ronaldo' - Clear World Cup message from Portugal

Roberto Martinez maintains that Portugal are “better with Cristiano Ronaldo” after securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup without their talismanic captain. CR7 was forced to sit out a meeting with Armenia through suspension, having collected the first red card of his international career when earning a record-extending 226th cap. He will get the chance to grace another major tournament.

Ronaldo sends message as nine-goal Portugal reach World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo was among the first to congratulate Portugal on their World Cup qualification after seeing his international colleagues book tickets to that 2026 showpiece in a nine-goal showing against Armenia. CR7 sat that game out through suspension, but will get to grace another major international tournament after barely being missed in a resounding win.

Republic of Ireland v Portugal - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Ronaldo sends message to Portugal team-mates after leaving camp

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of support to his Portugal team-mates ahead of their meeting with Armenia. The Selecao currently top Group F ahead of the final round of World Cup qualification games but defeat to Ireland on Thursday means they need to win to book their trip stateside next summer. And ahead of the game, Ronaldo took to Instagram to throw his backing behind the national team.

Portugal vs Armenia predictions: Hosts to qualify with big win

We’ve got three Portugal vs Armenia predictions for this World Cup qualifier in Porto on Sunday, 16 November.

How to buy Portugal vs Armenia World Cup Qualifier tickets

Don’t miss out on the chance of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. in live action this month

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	Ponferradina	37	16	9	12	42	33	9	57	W W L D W
7	Barakaldo	37	15	12	10	50	37	13	57	W W L W L
8	Unionistas de Salamanca	37	14	11	12	50	47	3	53	D W L D D
9	Lugo	37	13	13	11	36	40	-4	52	W L W L D
10	Ferrol	37	13	10	14	39	44	-5	49	D D D D W