"Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to seal a place at his final World Cup tournament if Portugal win in Dublin on Thursday. The 40-year-old Selecao captain confirmed this week that the 2026 finals in the US, Canada and Mexico will be his last international tournament."
"With Hungary winning in Armenia in an earlier match, Portugal are likely to start two points head of Marco Rossi's side with a game in hand, while Ireland require a pint to be guaranteed a play-off spot."
"Portugal starting XI: Diogo Costa, Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Inacio, Dalot, Ruben Neves, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo"
A Portugal victory in Dublin would likely confirm Cristiano Ronaldo a place at his final World Cup, with the 40-year-old confirming 2026 will be his last international tournament. Hungary's win in Armenia leaves Portugal ahead in the group with a game in hand, while Ireland need a point to guarantee a play-off spot. Ireland return Josh Cullen from suspension but remain without several injured players including Mark Sykes and Evan Ferguson. Portugal have withdrawn Pedro Neto and Pedro Goncalves and name a starting XI led by Cristiano Ronaldo. Kick-off is 19:45 GMT on Premier Sports 1.
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