Portugal v Rep Ireland

Portugal v Rep Ireland

Does Haaland need to play at the World Cup to become a global superstar?

2026 World Cup: Who has qualified, and how the rest can make it

Is Erling Haaland the best player in the world right now?

Does Haaland need to play at the World Cup to become a global superstar?

2026 World Cup: Who has qualified, and how the rest can make it

Is Erling Haaland the best player in the world right now?

Game Information

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA Standings

WCQ - UEFA News

2026 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Group Stage

PortugalPortugalPOR

3-0-0, 9 PTS

Republic of IrelandRep IrelandIRL

0-1-2, 1 PTS

Rúben Neves - 90'+1'

Estádio José Alvalade

2:45 PM, October 11, 2025

Lisbon, Portugal

Attendance: 48,821

Referees:
Ivan Kruzliak

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