Portugal could lose Cristiano Ronaldo for their FIFA World Cup 2026 debut after his red card against Ireland.

Cristiano Ronaldo received his first red card with Portugal national team, a moment that raised comparisons with Lionel Messi's record with Argentina.

Portugal faced an early setback by conceding two surprising goals from Ireland. Despite controlling the possession of the ball, they faced a solid defense. To worsen the situation, Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card after a surprising gesture 2026 World Cup qualifier game, prompting Irish fans to mock him.

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as Portugal fell 2-0 to Ireland in the World Cup qualifiers.

Despite being a veteran, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to shine as one of the greatest goal scorers in soccer history. With his impressive scoring prowess, he nears the 1,000-goal milestone, prompting Carlo Ancelotti to speculate on whether he will achieve this historic mark soon.

Portugal will face Ireland this Thursday in the World Cup qualifiers, and Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to the rival fans.

Portugal are set to face Ireland in the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers, looking to secure their spot in the anticipated tournament. With this in mind, Cristiano Ronaldo status for the game is a growing concern among fans who consider his scoring prowess crucial to secure a victory.

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo made an honest admission on the dream of scoring his 1,000th career goal in the 2026 World Cup final.

A recent analysis places Kylian Mbappe ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of deserved salary.

A Lionel Messi's key teammate in Argentina has downplayed the national team's chances for the 2026 World Cup while also highlighting Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal as one of the candidates.

With his impact at Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo addressed his potential special role at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Now, as their storied careers are well into new chapters — one in the Middle East with Al-Nassr, the other under the Miami sun with Inter Miami — a new question divides fans once again. Who is performing better since leaving European soccer?

While stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland dominate the global headlines, it is the Barcelona striker who has quietly pulled off one of the most remarkable statistical feats of the modern era — surpassing all four in a crucial career metric.

While the world speculates whether Cristiano Jr. might one day surpass his father, the Al-Nassr captain addressed the question with sincerity and humility during a recent interview.

This week in Riyadh, the Portuguese legend made one of the most powerful statements of all, one that sends a ripple through the soccer world ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.