Portugal’s national team continues its quest for a spot in the next World Cup and will need to take care of business at home against Ireland in Matchday 3 of the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Cristiano Ronaldo — the team’s iconic talisman — is aiming to make history by competing in his sixth consecutive World Cup.

Roberto Martinez’s side currently sits atop Group F after securing back-to-back wins to start their qualifying campaign. They opened with a dominant 5-0 rout on the road against Armenia, followed by a much tighter 3-2 victory over Hungary in their second outing.

With a packed Estadio Jose Alvalade expected, the Portuguese squad will look to take another step toward securing a ticket to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For the Seleção, this represen

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