Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes leading the charge with a hat-trick.

Armenia had equalised after Renato Veiga opened the scoring for Portugal but after Goncalo Ramos scored in the 28th minute, it was one-way traffic as Portugal finished top of the group with 13 points.

Denmark hit by sickness before Scotland game

Denmark’s national team has been hit by sickness ahead of its final World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Tuesday.

Head coach Brian Riemer said two players were ill, as well as another member of staff — potentially disrupting preparations for the crucial match at Hampden Park.

Joachim Andersen and Rasmus Hojlund missed Denmark’s 2-2 draw with Belarus on Saturday

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