Ronaldo’s rallying message before the showdown against Armenia!
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Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic captain of the Seleção, made sure to deliver a heartfelt message of encouragement to his teammates ahead of tonight’s decisive showdown against Armenia at Porto’s Estádio do Dragão. This match marks the final day of Group F in the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.Currently playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo posted on his official accounts, declaring:“Let’s go, team! All together today and forever! For Portugal and our flag!”The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will, however, be absent for this crucial fixture after being sent off in the previous match against Ireland, a game Portugal lost 2-0.
Força equipa! Todos juntos hoje e sempre! Por Portugal e pela nossa bandeira! pic.twitter.com/DKQk7pUGCR
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 16, 2025
How can Portugal secure their World Cup ticket?
The Portuguese side absolutely needs a win against Armenia. Victory would guarantee them a direct spot at the World Cup, bringing their total to 13 points.Portugal also has a second route: a draw could be enough, provided Hungary doesn’t win big against Ireland by more than three goals.There’s still hope for qualification even in the event of a draw or a defeat, but only on one condition: that the game between Hungary and Ireland ends in a stalemate.
Dia de 𝙎𝙀𝙍 𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙐𝙂𝘼𝙇 🇵🇹#FazHistória | #PORARM#WCQpic.twitter.com/w0K9mE8YvY
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) November 16, 2025
