Ireland, Portugal and World Cup
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Ruben Neves' stoppage-time header breaks the Republic of Ireland's hearts and hands Portugal a dramatic World Cup qualifying win in Lisbon after Cristiano Ronaldo was denied from the spot.
Portugal will aim for a fourth straight victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday when they host Hungary at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. The Magyars made it tough for Roberto Martínez’s side in Budapest just over a month ago, João Cancelo scoring in the 86th minute to secure a 3-2 victory.
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Portugal v Republic of Ireland live: Updates from Lisbon as Boys in Green take on Ronaldo and Co
Lisbon is the stunning setting for the Republic of Ireland’s next challenge on their journey towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Boys in Green take on Portugal, still in search of their first win of the campaign after drawing with Hungary and suffering a shock loss to Armenia.
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says his side must produce "almost a perfect game" to get something against Portugal on Saturday
Rodrigo Ribeiro’s solitary strike helped Portugal to sit six points ahead of Germany in the U20 Elite League standings. The two teams first met on Friday in the same stadium, Estádio Municipal do
Ruben Neves rose highest to nod in a late winner for Portugal to beat a resilient Irish defence 1-0 in Lisbon. The Portuguese midfielder was the hero for the hosts who had looked as if they would never beat the superb Caoimhin Kelleher in the Irish goal,
France striker Kylian Mbappe faces a late fitness test ahead of their Nations League A Group 3 clash away to Portugal, coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday.