Portugal secured their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a commanding 9-1 win over Armenia in Porto, despite Cristiano Ronaldo missing due to suspension. Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves each scored hat-tricks, with Renato Veiga, Ramos, and Francisco Conceicao also on the scoresheet.
Norway returned to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, beating Italy 4-1 in Milan. Erling Haaland scored twice, matching Robert Lewandowski’s record of 16 goals in a single qualification campaign, with Antonio Nusa and Jorgen Strand Larsen also scoring.
Ireland claimed a dramatic play-off spot against Hungary, while England completed a perfect qualifying run with victory over Albania.