Roberto Martínez Announces Portugal Squad for Match Against Armenia

Portugal national team head coach Roberto Martínez has unveiled a list of 23 players who will prepare for the opening matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. One of Portugal’s first opponents will be the Armenia national team — the match will take place on September 6 in Yerevan.

Portugal’s squad includes both experienced leaders and young talents. Armenian fans in Yerevan will be able to see the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), as well as European football stars Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), and João Cancelo (Al-Hilal).

In addition, the list features current UEFA Champions League winners: Nuno Mendes (PSG), João Neves (PSG), and Gonçalo Ramos (PSG).

Portugal’s squad for the matches against Armenia (September 6) and Hungary (September 9):
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Rui Silva (Sporting), José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), João Cancelo (Al-Hilal), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting), Rúben Dias (Manchester City), António Silva (Benfica), Renato Veiga (Villarreal)

Midfielders: João Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspur), Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal), João Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)

Forwards: João Félix (Al-Nassr), Francisco Trincão (Sporting), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)

After the trip to Yerevan, Portugal will head to Budapest on September 9 to face Hungary. Group F also includes the Republic of Ireland.

Thus, the Armenian national team faces a serious challenge — a clash with one of the strongest squads in Europe, combining vast experience and a new generation of stars.

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