Cristiano Ronaldo Set for Record 6th World Cup as Portugal Routs Armenia to Qualify

Portugal sealed its place at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a 9-1 rout of Armenia on Sunday.
Ronaldo missed the match in Porto but in his absence, Portugal ensured he would have the chance to appear at a record sixth World Cup, The AP news reported.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will be 41 by the time the tournament kicks off next June and Ronaldo recently it would be his last shot at winning the one major title to elude him. Assuming he retains his fitness, he is expected to be part of coach Roberto Martinez’s squad.
That surprise defeat meant Portugal had to beat Armenia to be certain of top place in Group F and hat tricks from Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves ensured there would be no slipup.