Armenia suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Hungary in a crucial UEFA World Cup qualification match on November 14, 2025. The result at the Republican Stadium in Yerevan was decided by a solitary goal, dealing a significant blow to Armenia's hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup while bolstering Hungary's position in the group. The match's decisive moment came in the 67th minute when Hungarian forward Dominik Szoboszlai converted a penalty after a handball was adjudged following a VAR review. Armenia created several chances, with striker Grant-Leon Ranos forcing a good save, but the home side lacked the cutting edge to break down a disciplined Hungarian defense. The defeat leaves Armenia with a mountain to climb in the qualification table, while Hungary secures three vital away points to strengthen their push for a place at the finals in North America. Post-match, Armenia's manager expressed frustration at the penalty decision but acknowledged his team's wastefulness, while Hungary's coach praised his side's resilience and game management in a tough away fixture.