The final decision match between Portugal vs Armenia at Estádio do Dragão on Sunday, November 16, 2025, is a crucial Group F UEFA World Cup qualifier seeking to recover from their shocking 2-0 defeat to Ireland and keep their automatic qualification hopes alive.
The hosts enter in first place with 10 points but cannot afford further slips, while captain Cristiano Ronaldo serves a suspension following his red card against Ireland in Dublin.
Armenia arrive pointless in fourth after losing 1-0 to Hungary on November 13, remaining eliminated from qualification contention with just 3 points from 5 matches.
Portugal sits at the top of the group, and a win here would seal their direct qualification, while Armenia, rooted to the bottom with slim mathematical chances, will be playing purely for pride.
Portugal vs Armenia Match Information, Prediction, H2H and Where to Watch
Table of Contents
- Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – UEFA Group F
- Match Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Time: Local (Portugal): 3:00 PM BST | 14:00 UTC (15:00 CET / 9:00 AM EST / 6:00 AM PST / 7:30 PM IST)
- Stadium: Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal
- Past 5 Matches (All Competitions):
- Portugal Form: WWWWDL
- Armenia Form: DLWLLL
Team News
Portugal can secure qualification with a win over Armenia, but they head into the match under some pressure after dropping points recently — including a stumble against the Republic of Ireland.
Armenia sits at the bottom of the group with only three points from five games, having little to lose. They’ll be looking to close out the window with a solid showing, but they’ve got a tough opponent ahead.
Portugal Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland (A) | 0-2 | L | WC Qualifier | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Hungary (H) | 2-2 | D | WC Qualifier | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Ireland (H) | 1-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Hungary (A) | 3-2 | W | WC Qualifier | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Albania (H) | 5-0 | W | Friendly | Jun 14, 2025 |
Armenia Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary (A) | 0-1 | L | WC Qualifier | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Iceland (H) | 0-1 | L | WC Qualifier | Oct 14, 2025 |
| France (A) | 0-4 | L | WC Qualifier | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Ukraine (H) | 1-1 | D | WC Qualifier | Sep 5, 2025 |
| France (H) | 0-5 | L | WC Qualifier | Jun 10, 2025 |
Head to Head Portugal vs Armenia
| Matches | Portugal Wins | Armenia Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Last 5 Head-to-Head
| Date | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7 2025 | World Cup Qualifier | Armenia vs Portugal | 0–5 |
| Jun 13 2015 | UEFA Euro Qualifier | Armenia vs Portugal | 2–3 |
| Nov 14 2014 | UEFA Euro Qualifier | Portugal vs Armenia | 1–0 |
| Nov 17 2007 | UEFA Euro Qualifier | Portugal vs Armenia | 1–0 |
| Aug 23 2007 | Friendly / Qualifier | Armenia vs Portugal | 1–1 |
Current Possible Starting Lineups – Portugal vs Armenia
Portugal Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Inacio, Dalot; Ruben Neves, Vitinha; Silva, Fernandes, Leao; Felix
Armenia Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Avagyan; Piloyan, Muradyan, Mkrtchyan, Tiknizyan; Hovhannisyan, Muradyan, Spertsyan; Sevikyan, Ranos, Shaghoyan
Key Players
Portugal Key Players:
- João Félix: Barcelona forward stepping in for suspended Ronaldo with 2 qualifying goals and creative ability
- Rafael Leão: AC Milan winger providing attacking threat and width exploitation on Portugal’s left flank
- Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United midfielder controlling tempo and providing crucial chance creation in midfield
- Rúben Neves: Al-Hilal midfielder providing midfield stability and defensive cover
Armenia Key Players:
- Arayik Eloyan: Midfielder and Armenia’s nominal attacking threat despite minimal goal-scoring returns/li>
- Gevorg Tarakhchyan: Midfielder providing what limited attacking support Armenia can muster
- David Ter-Stepanyan: Goalkeeper facing monumental task protecting Armenia’s leaking defense.
Portugal vs Armenia Prediction
Portugal are heavy favourites, given home advantage, squad strength and their need for a win. Armenia’s plight means they are likely to struggle.
- Prediction: Portugal 4-0 Armenia
Where to watch the Portugal vs Armenia European World Cup Qualification match
United States:
- TV: FOX Sports
- Streaming: Disney+, ViX (free), Fubo TV
- Time: 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT (November 16, 2025)
United Kingdom:
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
- TV: Not televised
- Time: 2:00 PM GMT (November 16, 2025)
Australia:
- Streaming: Stan Sport
- Time: 1:00 AM AEDT (November 17, 2025)
Canada:
- Streaming: OneSoccer
- Time: 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT
