Overview
- Roberto Martinez's side routed Armenia 9-1 in Porto to secure automatic qualification for the World Cup.
- Bruno Fernandes netted a treble with two penalties, while Joao Neves also recorded three goals.
- Renato Veiga opened the scoring, Goncalo Ramos added another, and Francisco Conceicao capped the win in stoppage time.
- Cristiano Ronaldo missed the match due to suspension after a previous red card and left the national team camp.
- Ireland overturned Hungary 3-2 in Budapest, with Evan Parrott completing his hat-trick in the 96th minute to clinch a playoff berth.