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Portugal Edge Hungary 3-2 as France Overcome Iceland 2-1 in UEFA World Cup Qualifiers

Portugal Edge Hungary 3-2 as France Overcome Iceland 2-1 in UEFA World Cup Qualifiers

September 9, 2025 — The race for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensified today with exciting results across Europe’s qualification group stages.

In a thrilling Group F clash, Portugal secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory away to Hungary. The win was spearheaded by Cristiano Ronaldo, marking another milestone in his legendary career as Portugal edged closer to World Cup qualification. Despite Hungary’s resilience in scoring twice, Portugal’s attacking prowess proved decisive.

Elsewhere in Group F, Armenia defeated Ireland 2-1, keeping alive their hopes of advancing in the qualifiers.

In Group H, Austria edged Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 in a closely contested match. Cyprus also earned a valuable 2-0 home win over Luxembourg, building momentum for their qualification campaign.

Meanwhile, in Group B, France continued their dominant run with a 2-1 victory against Iceland, maintaining their position at the top of the group and strengthening their bid for a place in the global tournament.

The UEFA World Cup qualification battles remain fierce as teams push for crucial points in these opening rounds. Fans worldwide await the upcoming fixtures with anticipation as favorites and underdogs alike fight for World Cup glory.

Stay tuned to DirectSport24 for live updates and comprehensive coverage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.