Ireland and Portugal meet in a crucial showdown on matchday 9 of the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers — a pivotal clash especially for Portugal, who are one step away from securing their place at the tournament set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese are looking to seal their qualification, while Ireland fight to keep their hopes alive. Follow the Ireland vs Portugal clash in our liveblog!

Ireland are under pressure to claim all three points to stay in contention for a direct ticket to the World Cup. They come into this fixture after earning their first win in Group F against Armenia. With four points — just one behind Hungary — the Irish need a victory to maintain their chances. If they lose this match and Hungary defeat Armenia,

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