Portugal dismantled Armenia 9–1 in a World Cup qualifying rout, deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation that suffocated the visitors' 4-3-3 setup from the opening whistle. The hosts dominated possession and chance creation, registering 34 shots with 15 on target against Armenia's four attempts, whilst Portugal's expected goals of 5.8 vastly outstripped Armenia's 0.62, illustrating the gulf in quality. Joao Neves and Bruno Fernandes each netted three goals, with Francisco Conceicao and Goncalo Ramos adding one apiece, as Portugal's attacking fluidity proved relentless. Armenia's goalkeeper managed a 50 per cent save rate but faced an insurmountable barrage; the visitors' solitary goal came despite conceding 1.0 post-shot expected goals, offering scant consolation. The result underscores Portugal's qualification credentials and Armenia's defensive fragility in Group J.