Overview
- Portugal clinch an automatic 2026 World Cup spot with a victory over Armenia at Estádio do Dragão, while a draw or defeat would leave their fate dependent on Hungary vs Ireland.
- Italy host Norway at San Siro needing a nine-goal margin to avoid the playoffs, with group leaders Norway effectively already through on goal difference.
- France have already qualified and visit Azerbaijan in Baku in a fixture that completes their group schedule.
- Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal’s match due to a suspension from his red card against Ireland in the previous round.
- Regional broadcasts list ESPN and Disney+ Premium/Star Plus across much of Latin America, Sky Sports in Mexico, and options including fuboTV and Fox platforms in the United States.