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Will Cristiano Ronaldo be banned for World Cup games? FIFA punishment for Portugal red card vs. Ireland explained

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most legendary players in the history of modern football, and thus his presence and performances at major tournaments are followed extremely closely around the world.

The Portugal star has the most appearances and goals of any male player in the history of international football , making him one of the all-time greats.

Thus, his red card against the Republic of Ireland in World Cup qualifying was not only meaningful from a competitive standpoint, but it also put his presence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in jeopardy.

Red cards come with a customary multi-game ban, and as such, fans immediately began to wonder whether h

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