Overview
- Bruno Fernandes and João Neves scored hat-tricks, with Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Ramos and Francisco Conceição also finding the net.
- Portugal secured first place in Group F and direct qualification, extending its run to seven consecutive World Cups.
- Cristiano Ronaldo missed the match in Porto due to suspension following his sending off in the 0-2 defeat to Ireland.
- The Portuguese FA’s request is pending a FIFA ruling, as such offenses typically carry multi-match bans.
- The 9-1 result is Portugal’s second-largest win on record, trailing only the 9-0 over Luxembourg in 2023.