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Portugal Look to Clinch World Cup Place vs. Armenia Without Ronaldo

Victory would guarantee top spot given their two-point lead over Hungary.

Overview

  • Portugal host Armenia at Estádio do Dragão on Sunday with a 2 p.m. GMT kick-off.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo misses the match after a red card for elbowing Dara O’Shea in the 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland.
  • Roberto Martinez indicated Goncalo Ramos is likely to start up front, with Bruno Fernandes available again after suspension.
  • Armenia sit bottom of Group F with three points and come off a 1-0 loss to Hungary, as coach Yeghishe Melikyan stressed Portugal’s overall quality.
  • Portugal can qualify by winning and will also advance by matching Hungary’s result against Ireland.