"Portugal have been handed a major blow in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. They would have expected to pick up a win over Ireland earlier today, but they have now crashed to a 2-0 defeat. Goals from Troy Parrott ensured that Ireland kept their World Cup hopes alive. Meanwhile, Portugal would have secured their place in the 2026 World Cup with a victory today. It seems that they will decide their World Cup fate in the final game of the group stage."
"Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card earlier on against Ireland, and he will serve a one-game suspension against Armenia. If Portugal manages to qualify for the World Cup, he will miss the first game of the tournament. It remains to be seen whether Portugal can get past Armenia without their star attacker. His absence in such a crucial game could certainly cause problems for the home team."
Portugal suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ireland in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, with Troy Parrott scoring both goals that kept Ireland's qualification hopes alive. A victory would have guaranteed Portugal automatic qualification, but the result means their fate now depends on the final group game at home against Armenia in Porto. Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off after a VAR review for violent conduct and faces suspension, which will be served in the Armenia match and could extend to the World Cup opener if Portugal qualify. Portugal retain attacking depth but will need a win over Armenia to secure qualification.
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