As it happened: Troy Parrott goals give Republic of Ireland famous win over Portugal
Full time: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal
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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.
Two changes for Japan as they take on Wales
CARDIFF :Japan coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's test against Wales in Cardiff despite his side playing for a fourth successive weekend.
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.
Nagelsmann backs Woltemade to shine for injury-hit Germany
BERLIN: Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday backed Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade to lead the line for his injury-hit side in their 2026 World Cup qualification bid. The Germans face Luxembourg away on Friday before returning home to take on Slovakia on Monday, with the latter match likely to determine who qualifies for the tournament directly. Woltemade, 23, has only played six games for Germany since making his debut in June. He scored the winner in October’s 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland, his first Germany goal. “Right now he’s super important because we’ve got a few players out injured in that position and because he’s a very good player,” Nagelsmann said. “He’s in high demand for us right now because he’s doing well, he’s important in pressing, in holding onto the ball and in scoring goals.” The 1.98-meter tall Woltemade hit the ground running in England after moving to Newcastle in the summer, scoring in four of his first five Premier League games. “He’s scored several times already.
Hannah Hidalgo sets NCAA, Notre Dame records in historic performance
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