FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying – UEFA Group F
Match date: Sunday 16 November 2025
Local kick-off time: 14:00 Europe/Lisbon (WET, UTC+0).
Venue: Estadio do Dragao, Porto, Portugal.
Fixture hub confirmation and listing on Flashscore.
Match Preview
Qualification stakes and stagecraft align in Porto as Portugal host Armenia at the Estadio do Dragao. The hosts top Group F and can lock in their place at the World Cup with a home win, while Armenia seek a statement result to close their campaign on a high. A 14:00 local start and a sold out Dragao promise a lively, high tempo backdrop for a meeting defined by Portugal’s control phases and Armenia’s counterpunch.
Recent form shapes the narrative. Since September, Portugal have mixed strong away work with hard fought home displays, including a dramatic 3-2 win in Budapest and a tight 1-0 against Ireland before a setback in Dublin on 13 November. That run still leaves Roberto Martinez’s side with the group’s best points and goal numbers entering the final round.
Armenia’s autumn was volatile. A landmark 2-1 win over Ireland in September raised hopes, but subsequent defeats away to Hungary and in Dublin plus a narrow 0-1 loss to Hungary in Yerevan on Thursday put them on the back foot. The form line highlights a team that can threaten in transition but struggles to sustain pressure against elite opposition.
Tactically, expect Portugal to dominate the ball through compact spacing and rotations around the half spaces. With technicians between the lines, they create cut-back lanes and deeper crossing positions rather than relying on hopeful deliveries. Armenia will likely compress the central corridor, drop a screen in front of the back line, and search for quick diagonals into runners after regains. Those counter windows are vital if they are to unsettle the hosts’ defensive rest shape.
Head-to-head context is stark. The reverse fixture in Yerevan finished Armenia 0-5 Portugal, with Portugal’s front five repeatedly exploiting space and winning second balls around the box. Earlier cycles also tilted to Portugal, including 1-0 and 3-2 results in Euro 2016 qualifying. That history underscores the importance of Armenia avoiding early concessions and set piece pressure.
Game script levers are clear. If Portugal score first, the hosts can apply territorial squeeze and force low percentage Armenian clearances that immediately recycle into fresh waves. If Armenia hold out through the first half hour, frustration and transition threat grow, especially if Portugal overcommit on second phase restarts. Portugal remain rightful favorites at home, but the first goal has oversized influence in a tie where psychology and crowd energy will amplify momentum swings.
TV Broadcast and Livestreams
- Portugal: RTP1 and Sport TV1, with streaming on RTP Play. Multiple local outlets list a 14:00 kickoff at Estadio do Dragao.
- United Kingdom: Amazon Prime Video holds UK rights for European Qualifiers and lists the match in its Sunday block.
- International: UEFA and global listings hubs carry regional partners and legal streams. Check your territory for availability.
Listings are subject to late change. Verify on the day in your region.
Match Information
| Home Team | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Away Team | Armenia |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying – UEFA Group F |
| Date | Sunday 16 November 2025 |
| Local Kick-off | 14:00 Europe/Lisbon (WET, UTC+0) |
| Venue | Estadio do Dragao, Porto, Portugal |
| Host Country Language | Portuguese |
| Host Country Timezone | Europe/Lisbon (WET in November) |
Stadium and timing per UEFA and ESPN match pages.
Odds (1X2)
| Outcome | Odds | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – Portugal | 1.07 to 1.11 | Market composite from odds aggregators. |
| X – Draw | 10.50 to 12.00 | Market composite from odds aggregators. |
| 2 – Armenia | 23.00 to 35.00 | Market composite from odds sites. |
Odds move continuously and vary by jurisdiction. Check your bookmaker close to kick-off.
Form and Head-to-Head
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Last 5 – Portugal
| Date | Competition | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Republic of Ireland vs Portugal | 2-0 L |
| 14 Oct 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Portugal vs Hungary | 2-2 D |
| 11 Oct 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Portugal vs Republic of Ireland | 1-0 W |
| 9 Sep 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Hungary vs Portugal | 2-3 W |
| 6 Sep 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Armenia vs Portugal | 0-5 W |
Results per ESPN archive.
Last 5 – Armenia
| Date | Competition | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Armenia vs Hungary | 0-1 L |
| 14 Oct 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Republic of Ireland vs Armenia | 1-0 L |
| 11 Oct 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Hungary vs Armenia | 2-0 L |
| 9 Sep 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Armenia vs Republic of Ireland | 2-1 W |
| 6 Sep 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Armenia vs Portugal | 0-5 L |
Results per ESPN archive.
Head-to-Head – recent meetings
| Date | Competition | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2025 | WCQ UEFA | Armenia vs Portugal | 0-5 |
| 13 Jun 2015 | Euro Qualifying | Armenia vs Portugal | 2-3 |
| 14 Nov 2014 | Euro Qualifying | Portugal vs Armenia | 1-0 |
H2H summary per ESPN match pages.
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Standings Snapshot
| Team | Position | Played | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1st | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 10 |
| Hungary | 2nd | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| Republic of Ireland | 3rd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 7 |
| Armenia | 4th | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 3 |
Group F table per ESPN ahead of the matchday.
Prediction
Pick: Portugal 3-0 Armenia
Reasoning: Portugal’s superiority in shot volume and territory at home, combined with recent H2H dominance and Armenia’s slide since September, points to a comfortable home win. The market heavily favors Portugal, and with qualification within reach and depth across attacking positions, a multi goal margin without reply is the most likely outcome.