The final World Cup participants won't be determined until March of 2026, following the draw for the World Cup groups. A playoff will take place in North America in March, including one team each from the following regions: AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, alongside two from Concacaf to determine the final two places in the World Cup.

Portugal booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a 9-1 victory over Armenia on Sunday, while an Erling Haaland brace rubber-stamped Norway's place in the global showpiece as they romped to a 4-1 win in Italy.

Portugal and Armenia faced each other in Matchday 6 of the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence, they delivered an impressive 9-1 victory to seal their spot in the anticipated tournament with a hattrick from Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves.

Aerial footage showed flooding in Monmouth, with water inundating the town center and residential areas after a nearby river burst its banks.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co are heading to the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA after topping Group F in the UEFA qualifiers.

In Portugal’s previous match, they lost 2-0 to Ireland at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. It was Portugal’s first loss in the World Cup qualifiers and Ireland’s second win in the group. Troy Parrott scored a brace to secure three points against Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of support to his Portugal team-mates ahead of their meeting with Armenia. The Selecao currently top Group F ahead of the final round of World Cup qualification games but defeat to Ireland on Thursday means they need to win to book their trip stateside next summer.

A tornado left behind devastation and wreckage in Portugal’s Algarve region on Saturday. One death and several injuries were reported in the incident.