Portugal Wins Against Ireland in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Portugal's team, featuring Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Ramos, and Vitinha, secured a 1-0 victory against Ireland in the third round of the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The match, played at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, saw Nuno Mendes play the entire game, while Vitinha was substituted after an hour, and Ramos entered the game in its final stages.
With this win, Portugal leads their group with three wins in as many matches.
Match Details
- Score: 1-0 (0-0)
- Competition: FIFA World Cup - European qualifiers - Group F - Matchday 3
- Venue: Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon)
Team Lineups
Portugal: Costa, Inacio (Veiga, 46’), Dias, Dalot (Trincao, 62’), Mendes, R. Fernandes (Ramos, 86’), Vitinha (Semedo, 61’), B. Silva, Neto (Leão, 61’), Ronaldo.
Ireland: Kelleher, Collins, O'Brien, O'Shea, Manning, Coleman (Egan, 86’), Cullen, Molumby, Ogbene (Smallbone, 77’), Ebosele (Johnston, 64’), Ferguson (Parrott, 78’).
Author's summary: Portugal leads Group F with a win against Ireland.