Ronaldo available for World Cup opener despite red card Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be available for the start of Portugal's World Cup campaign despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland. Soccer • 25 Nov 25
Ronaldo available for World Cup opener despite red card Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be available for the start of Portugal's World Cup campaign despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland. Soccer • 25 Nov 25
Portugal rebound in style from Dublin defeat to qualify Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves leading the charge with a hat-trick each. Soccer • 16 Nov 25
Portugal rebound in style from Dublin defeat to qualify Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves leading the charge with a hat-trick each. Soccer • 16 Nov 25
Ireland's serpentine campaign slithers on to Budapest Saint Patrick might have driven the snakes out of Ireland, but Heimir Hallgrimsson summoned the nation's serpentine spirit to conjure a magnificent victory over Portugal. Soccer • 15 Nov 25
Ireland's serpentine campaign slithers on to Budapest Saint Patrick might have driven the snakes out of Ireland, but Heimir Hallgrimsson summoned the nation's serpentine spirit to conjure a magnificent victory over Portugal. Soccer • 15 Nov 25
'In our own hands' - Heimir primed for Budapest battle The performance the national team has been waiting years for finally came to fruition at Aviva Stadium with a two-goal victory over the FIFA number five ranked side to keep the World Cup dream alive. Soccer • 14 Nov 25
'In our own hands' - Heimir primed for Budapest battle The performance the national team has been waiting years for finally came to fruition at Aviva Stadium with a two-goal victory over the FIFA number five ranked side to keep the World Cup dream alive. Soccer • 14 Nov 25
Preview: World Cup hopes depend on perfect performance As the final bars of the national anthem reverberate throughout a thronged Aviva Stadium ahead of kick-off tonight, Ireland will know exactly what is needed to remain in the World Cup conversation. Soccer • 13 Nov 25
Preview: World Cup hopes depend on perfect performance As the final bars of the national anthem reverberate throughout a thronged Aviva Stadium ahead of kick-off tonight, Ireland will know exactly what is needed to remain in the World Cup conversation. Soccer • 13 Nov 25
'The sky is the limit' for vibrant Parrott Troy Parrott is in pole position to lead the line in the Republic of Ireland's clash against Portugal at Aviva Stadium tonight, with the Dubliner relishing the prospect of featuring from the start. Soccer • 13 Nov 25
'The sky is the limit' for vibrant Parrott Troy Parrott is in pole position to lead the line in the Republic of Ireland's clash against Portugal at Aviva Stadium tonight, with the Dubliner relishing the prospect of featuring from the start. Soccer • 13 Nov 25
Hallgrimsson wary of Ronaldo influence on referee Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping that Cristiano Ronaldo does not hold too much sway with officials as Ireland host Portugal in a vital World Cup qualifier later this evening. Soccer • 13 Nov 25
Hallgrimsson wary of Ronaldo influence on referee Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping that Cristiano Ronaldo does not hold too much sway with officials as Ireland host Portugal in a vital World Cup qualifier later this evening. Soccer • 13 Nov 25
Ronaldo's star burns bright in dying embers of career Now entering the final days of an illustrious career, there's still plenty for the Republic of Ireland to fear from a Cristiano Ronaldo who remains as hungry for goals and silverware as ever. Soccer • 13 Nov 25
Ronaldo's star burns bright in dying embers of career Now entering the final days of an illustrious career, there's still plenty for the Republic of Ireland to fear from a Cristiano Ronaldo who remains as hungry for goals and silverware as ever. Soccer • 13 Nov 25
Hallgrimsson confident Ireland will rise to occasion Heimir Hallgrimsson expects to see the best of his Ireland team when they take on Portugal at Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening, and is convinced that the players are ready to rise to the occasion. Soccer • 12 Nov 25
Hallgrimsson confident Ireland will rise to occasion Heimir Hallgrimsson expects to see the best of his Ireland team when they take on Portugal at Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening, and is convinced that the players are ready to rise to the occasion. Soccer • 12 Nov 25
Cullen dismisses underdog tag ahead of Portugal clash Ireland might be considered major underdogs ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal, however, Josh Cullen is reluctant to accept the tag ahead of the vital Aviva Stadium encounter. Soccer • 12 Nov 25
Cullen dismisses underdog tag ahead of Portugal clash Ireland might be considered major underdogs ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal, however, Josh Cullen is reluctant to accept the tag ahead of the vital Aviva Stadium encounter. Soccer • 12 Nov 25
Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup will be his last Cristiano Ronaldo believes he has one or two years left in the game and says the 2026 World Cup finals will "definitely" be his last. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup will be his last Cristiano Ronaldo believes he has one or two years left in the game and says the 2026 World Cup finals will "definitely" be his last. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
O'Shea wants fair crack at Portugal as quest continues John O'Shea is hoping that Ireland get a fair crack at Portugal as the two sides go head-to-head in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
O'Shea wants fair crack at Portugal as quest continues John O'Shea is hoping that Ireland get a fair crack at Portugal as the two sides go head-to-head in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Collins insists Ireland will pose threat to Portugal Nathan Collins believes that Ireland are willing and able to accept the difficult challenge of securing a result against Portugal on Thursday night at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Collins insists Ireland will pose threat to Portugal Nathan Collins believes that Ireland are willing and able to accept the difficult challenge of securing a result against Portugal on Thursday night at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
McClean option was 'smacking us in the face' - Treacy Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy feels Heimir Hallgrimsson should have plumped for the known quantity of James McClean as an emergency left-back option, after the uncapped Kevin O'Toole was drafted in for this week's final set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Soccer • 10 Nov 25
McClean option was 'smacking us in the face' - Treacy Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy feels Heimir Hallgrimsson should have plumped for the known quantity of James McClean as an emergency left-back option, after the uncapped Kevin O'Toole was drafted in for this week's final set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Soccer • 10 Nov 25
'Wait and see' - O'Shea offers hope of Ferguson fitness The Republic of Ireland management are going to have to play a waiting game to see whether Evan Ferguson will be available for the final World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Budapest next week. Soccer • 10 Nov 25
'Wait and see' - O'Shea offers hope of Ferguson fitness The Republic of Ireland management are going to have to play a waiting game to see whether Evan Ferguson will be available for the final World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Budapest next week. Soccer • 10 Nov 25
Hungary strike late in Lisbon to dent Irish prospects Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time equaliser for Hungary in Lisbon has had a big impact on the Republic of Ireland's own World Cup aspirations in Group F. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Hungary strike late in Lisbon to dent Irish prospects Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time equaliser for Hungary in Lisbon has had a big impact on the Republic of Ireland's own World Cup aspirations in Group F. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
'We haven't nailed down what we are yet' - Treacy Keith Treacy feels the Republic of Ireland have yet to "nail down" a consistent identity under Heimir Hallgrimsson, and can look to teams like Scotland and Wales as examples of maximising the collective. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
'We haven't nailed down what we are yet' - Treacy Keith Treacy feels the Republic of Ireland have yet to "nail down" a consistent identity under Heimir Hallgrimsson, and can look to teams like Scotland and Wales as examples of maximising the collective. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Collins feels top performance is coming against Armenia After Ireland's spirited showed against Portugal, Nathan Collins is hoping the energy from that display in Lisbon can be taken forward to Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Armenia at the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Collins feels top performance is coming against Armenia After Ireland's spirited showed against Portugal, Nathan Collins is hoping the energy from that display in Lisbon can be taken forward to Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Armenia at the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Positive Portugal performance sets up Armenia must-win The management called for an Irish performance, the players obliged. Nothing tangible in Lisbon, however, the rewards should come later for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side. Soccer • 13 Oct 25
Positive Portugal performance sets up Armenia must-win The management called for an Irish performance, the players obliged. Nothing tangible in Lisbon, however, the rewards should come later for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side. Soccer • 13 Oct 25
Coleman encouraged despite not so happy birthday Seamus Coleman's 37th birthday wasn't his happiest but the Republic of Ireland veteran was encouraged by his side's performance in their heart-breaking World Cup qualifying defeat to Portugal. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Coleman encouraged despite not so happy birthday Seamus Coleman's 37th birthday wasn't his happiest but the Republic of Ireland veteran was encouraged by his side's performance in their heart-breaking World Cup qualifying defeat to Portugal. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Referee showed Portugal too much respect - Hallgrimsson Back-to-back defeats for Ireland in their quest for World Cup qualification, but a real case of chalk and cheese when comparing the loss in Armenia to tonight's defeat in Lisbon. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Referee showed Portugal too much respect - Hallgrimsson Back-to-back defeats for Ireland in their quest for World Cup qualification, but a real case of chalk and cheese when comparing the loss in Armenia to tonight's defeat in Lisbon. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Silva praises Ireland's 'tough group of lads' Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva praised the Republic of Ireland's "tough group of lads" as Roberto Martinez' side needed some late intervention to earn a 1-0 win in Lisbon. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Silva praises Ireland's 'tough group of lads' Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva praised the Republic of Ireland's "tough group of lads" as Roberto Martinez' side needed some late intervention to earn a 1-0 win in Lisbon. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Hallgrimsson laments 'painful' late loss in Lisbon Heimir Hallgrimsson lamented a "painful" late defeat to Portugal that undid a resolute backs-to-the-wall performance in Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Lisbon. Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Hallgrimsson laments 'painful' late loss in Lisbon Heimir Hallgrimsson lamented a "painful" late defeat to Portugal that undid a resolute backs-to-the-wall performance in Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Lisbon. Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Player Ratings: Late show denies Irish rearguard action After the acrimony of Armenia, the Republic of Ireland's defensive unit stood up strong until Portugal pounced late in Lisbon. Here's how the Irish players rated against Portugal at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Player Ratings: Late show denies Irish rearguard action After the acrimony of Armenia, the Republic of Ireland's defensive unit stood up strong until Portugal pounced late in Lisbon. Here's how the Irish players rated against Portugal at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Heartbreak in Lisbon as Ireland edged by last-gasp goal Ireland's woes continued in Portugal as an injury-time goal proved the difference with Heimir Hallgrimsson's side narrowly edged out in Lisbon, losing 1-0 at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Heartbreak in Lisbon as Ireland edged by last-gasp goal Ireland's woes continued in Portugal as an injury-time goal proved the difference with Heimir Hallgrimsson's side narrowly edged out in Lisbon, losing 1-0 at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
