On a dramatic night in Dublin, Troy Parrott struck a first-half brace to secure a remarkable 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory for Ireland against Portugal at Aviva Stadium.

DUBLIN :Ireland stunned Portugal 2-0 on Thursday to keep their narrow path to next year's World Cup open and make the Nations League winners wait to book an automatic spot on a night where their captain Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off.Ireland, who have not qualified for a major tournament in a decade and last

The sending off could also mean that he misses the first game of next summer's World Cup - almost certainly his last - in America, Canada and Mexico, should Portugal qualify.

Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected

DUBLIN -Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said Cristiano Ronaldo's red card against Ireland was harsh after the forward was sent off for the first time in an international match in their 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat in Dublin on Thursday.Ronaldo initially received a yellow card for lashing out with an elbo

France reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks, while Portugal were made to wait after losing 2-0 in Dublin as Cristiano Ronaldo saw red. Norway must also be patient after Italy struck…

Portugal have been handed a major blow in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The 40-year-old forward was sent off for appearing to swing an elbow at Republic of Ireland defender Dara O’Shea.

A World Cup qualifier that already had its fair share of tension boiled over in Dublin on Thursday night, and by the final whistle, both managers were locked into a duel of interpretations over Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card. Cristiano Ronaldo had joked before the match that he would “try to be a good boy” to […]

Cristiano Ronaldo faces a 2026 FIFA World Cup ban after receiving a straight red card during Portugal's penultimate qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

Parrott’s first half-goals sealed a famous night at the Aviva Stadium.

After Ireland's thrilling win over Portugal, Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson says his Boys in Green "need to win" over Hungary on Sunday.

All roads now lead to Budapest where it’s win or bust against Hungary.

France clinched a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks. Portugal were forced to wait after a 2-0 loss…

In short: win three games in a row.

France secures 2026 World Cup qualification, while Ronaldo's red card leads to Portugal's unexpected loss against Ireland.

Roberto Martinez defended Ronaldo, saying it showed that he cares about the team.

Roberto Martinez defended Ronaldo, saying it showed that he cares about the team.

Today’s tabloids took their chance to mark a famous night.

Today’s tabloids took their chance to mark a famous night.

Republic of Ireland coach, Heimir Hallgrímsson has revealed what 'silly' Cristiano Ronaldo told him after the Portugal captain received a red card during