Portugal and Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo risks missing the start of the 2026 World Cup following his red card against Ireland on Thursday.The veteran forward was sent off for elbowing Dara O’Shea, a decision upheld after a VAR review. Portugal couldn’t recover at the Aviva Stadium, falling behind early after Troy Parrott’s first-half brace.
Despite the setback, Portugal remain top of Group F and can seal qualification with a win at home against Armenia.Ronaldo’s participation at the World Cup will depend on the length of his suspension. If he receives more than a one-match ban, the punishment could extend into the tournament proper.
For instance, with a two-game ban, Ronaldo would miss the Armenia qualifier and Portugal’s World Cup opener if they qualify automatically. If Portugal fail to beat Armenia and must go through the play-offs, he would instead miss the first leg of the play-off.
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