Martinez: "Many didn't know what to expect from the Armenian national team"

Portugal national team head coach Roberto Martinez and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes spoke about the upcoming home match against the Armenian national team.

Roberto Martinez: "Many people didn't know what to expect from the Armenian team in the first round match. The new coach had very little time before the first match against us, but the team is smart, can play and has creative potential. In defense, they have an organized line of 5 players. Armenia played good games, but they were unlucky. The Armenian team is a very competitive team, which we respect. I like the work of their coach."

Bruno Fernandes: "The goal of the Portuguese team is to win, regardless of the opponent. We always strive to win. The dream of winning the World Cup never fades, but for that you have to win the closest match. Now the most important thing is to beat the Armenian team."

"We have already played against the Armenian team. They are fast in attack, strong and aggressive in the center. We know what difficulties they can create. But it is important to play our football and use our strengths."

Portugal - Armenia The final round match of Group F of the 2026 World Cup European Zone Qualifiers will take place on November 16, starting at 6:00 PM Yerevan time.

Our team is in last place, 4th place, with 3 points in Group F of the European zone of the 2026 World Cup after 3 consecutive defeats and can no longer fight for 2nd place. Portugal is the leader with 10 points.