Portugal can secure qualification when hosting Hungary

After the 1-0 victory over the Irish national team on Saturday, with a goal in stoppage time from Rúben Neves, the midfielder's first ever for the Portuguese team, in his 60th game, another victory over the Hungarians could definitively stamp the 'passport' for the 2026 World Cup, but for that to happen a 'favor' from the Irish, who host Armenia, is needed.

João Félix, who missed the match against the Republic of Ireland due to injury, trained without any apparent limitations on Monday and could be an option for the match against the Magyars, for which coach Roberto Martínez only has 23 players due to the absence of Gonçalo Inácio and Rafael Leão, both injured.

The Hungarians have been a memorable opponent for the Portuguese side, who have nine wins and only one draw in 10 official clashes, three on home soil and all with a 3-0 scoreline.

At the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, the Portuguese team has the chance, after just four games, to celebrate the fastest qualification ever and also equal the record of four consecutive victories of the 'skinny', at the start of the 1966 World Cup in England.

Spaniard Roberto Martínez is expected to become the eighth coach in history to qualify Portugal for a World Cup, the third foreigner, after Brazilians Otto Glória (World Cup 1966) and Luiz Felipe Scolari (World Cup 2006).

In addition to a possible presence at the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo could achieve a new record, this time as the all-time top scorer in the qualifying stages for the World Cup, if he scores against the Magyars.

Hungary will be looking for their first ever victory over Portugal in Lisbon, something that will be very valuable in their attempt to reach their first final stage since Mexico 1986.

The clash between Portugal and Hungary is scheduled for 7:45 pm and will be refereed by Serbian Srdjan Jovanovic.

The Portuguese team leads Group F with nine points, five more than second-placed Hungary, followed by Armenia, with three, and the Republic of Ireland, which has just one.

The group winner secures a spot in next year's tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which will feature 48 teams for the first time. The runner-up will have to compete in the playoffs.

After the 1-0 victory over the Irish national team on Saturday, with a goal in stoppage time from Rúben Neves, the midfielder's first ever for the Portuguese team, in his 60th game, another victory over the Hungarians could definitively stamp the 'passport' for the 2026 World Cup, but for that to happen a 'favor' from the Irish, who host Armenia, is needed.

João Félix, who missed the match against the Republic of Ireland due to injury, trained without any apparent limitations on Monday and could be an option for the match against the Magyars, for which coach Roberto Martínez only has 23 players due to the absence of Gonçalo Inácio and Rafael Leão, both injured.

The Hungarians have been a memorable opponent for the Portuguese side, who have nine wins and only one draw in 10 official clashes, three on home soil and all with a 3-0 scoreline.

At the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, the Portuguese team has the chance, after just four games, to celebrate the fastest qualification ever and also equal the record of four consecutive victories of the 'skinny', at the start of the 1966 World Cup in England.

Spaniard Roberto Martínez is expected to become the eighth coach in history to qualify Portugal for a World Cup, the third foreigner, after Brazilians Otto Glória (World Cup 1966) and Luiz Felipe Scolari (World Cup 2006).

In addition to a possible presence at the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo could achieve a new record, this time as the all-time top scorer in the qualifying stages for the World Cup, if he scores against the Magyars.

Hungary will be looking for their first ever victory over Portugal in Lisbon, something that will be very valuable in their attempt to reach their first final stage since Mexico 1986.

The clash between Portugal and Hungary is scheduled for 7:45 pm and will be refereed by Serbian Srdjan Jovanovic.

The Portuguese team leads Group F with nine points, five more than second-placed Hungary, followed by Armenia, with three, and the Republic of Ireland, which has just one.

The group winner secures a spot in next year's tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which will feature 48 teams for the first time. The runner-up will have to compete in the playoffs.

After the 1-0 victory over the Irish national team on Saturday, with a goal in stoppage time from Rúben Neves, the midfielder's first ever for the Portuguese team, in his 60th game, another victory over the Hungarians could definitively stamp the 'passport' for the 2026 World Cup, but for that to happen a 'favor' from the Irish, who host Armenia, is needed.

João Félix, who missed the match against the Republic of Ireland due to injury, trained without any apparent limitations on Monday and could be an option for the match against the Magyars, for which coach Roberto Martínez only has 23 players due to the absence of Gonçalo Inácio and Rafael Leão, both injured.

The Hungarians have been a memorable opponent for the Portuguese side, who have nine wins and only one draw in 10 official clashes, three on home soil and all with a 3-0 scoreline.

At the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, the Portuguese team has the chance, after just four games, to celebrate the fastest qualification ever and also equal the record of four consecutive victories of the 'skinny', at the start of the 1966 World Cup in England.

Spaniard Roberto Martínez is expected to become the eighth coach in history to qualify Portugal for a World Cup, the third foreigner, after Brazilians Otto Glória (World Cup 1966) and Luiz Felipe Scolari (World Cup 2006).

In addition to a possible presence at the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo could achieve a new record, this time as the all-time top scorer in the qualifying stages for the World Cup, if he scores against the Magyars.

Hungary will be looking for their first ever victory over Portugal in Lisbon, something that will be very valuable in their attempt to reach their first final stage since Mexico 1986.

The clash between Portugal and Hungary is scheduled for 7:45 pm and will be refereed by Serbian Srdjan Jovanovic.

The Portuguese team leads Group F with nine points, five more than second-placed Hungary, followed by Armenia, with three, and the Republic of Ireland, which has just one.

The group winner secures a spot in next year's tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which will feature 48 teams for the first time. The runner-up will have to compete in the playoffs.