AFCON 2025
World Cup qualifying action continued across Europe, with several nations taking significant steps forward.
In an emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota, Portugal thrashed Armenia 5-0. Cristiano Ronaldo led the way with two goals, his 139th and 140th for the national team.
João Félix also netted a brace, and João Cancelo contributed a goal while celebrating with a tribute to Jota.
In a dramatic Group F opener, the Republic of Ireland fought back to secure a 2-2 draw with 10-man Hungary. After going down 2-0 early, a goal from Evan Ferguson and a late equalizer from substitute Adam Idah in injury time salvaged a point for Ireland.
In Group K, England kept their perfect record intact with a comfortable 2-0 win over Andorra, thanks to a goal from Declan Rice and an own goal forced by Noni Madueke.
Meanwhile, Serbia kept up their pursuit of England with a 1-0 victory against Latvia, courtesy of a Dušan Vlahović goal. Serbia now sits five points behind the group leaders ahead of their highly anticipated clash.
