Portugal, Norway, England and Ireland Secure Spots in FIFA World Cup 2026

France vs Sweden, Norway vs Ivory Coast Headline FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

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.

Sahir Usman

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