Following a missed opportunity to secure a spot in next year’s World Cup against Ireland, Portugal now face a crucial final chance to qualify directly when they take on Armenia. A significant absence in the squad for this decisive fixture in the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers is that of Nuno Mendes.

Nuno Mendes will not feature for Portugal vs Armenia due to a knee injury. The setback occurred following a clash between Bayern Munich and PSG, after which Mendes was evaluated by the medical team. Consequently, he was not selected by head coach Roberto Martinez for the concluding phase of the World Cup Qualifiers.

With a chance to qualify on the line today, the fan base is anticipating a stellar performance from the team. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from today’s matchup, Bruno Ferna

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