How can Ireland make it to the World Cup through the play-offs?
After defeating Portugal on Tuesday, Ireland fans can be forgiven for getting carried away and planning their way to the US next summer.
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Portugal manager Martinez says Ronaldo red card was harsh
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.
France qualify for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal lose to Ireland
LONDON: Kylian Mbappe and France are going to the 2026 World Cup. And Cristiano Ronaldo might be banned from Portugal’s first game there if his team finally win their European qualifying group.
As it happened: Troy Parrott goals give Republic of Ireland famous win over Portugal
Full time: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal
2026 FIFA World Cup: Erling Haaland, Norway on Cusp of Qualification
Erling Haaland scored again and Norway moved even closer to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 by beating Estonia 4-1 in Oslo on Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo shown red card in Portugal loss to Ireland - ESPN
Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a red card for the first time in his record-setting international career as Portugal slumped to a 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.
Ronaldo sees red as Ireland stun Portugal to keep hopes alive
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.
Latest: Troy Parrott double gives Ireland the lead as Ronaldo sent off for Portugal
62nd minute: Ogbene almost made it three straight away as his shot was dragged past the far post, with Ireland unable to take a chance from the resulting corner.