Portugal have been beaten for the first time in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers following a 2-0 defeat to Ireland on Thursday.Needing a win to confirm their place as winners of Group F, Roberto

The 40-year-old was red carded just before the hour mark of the game in Dublin after swinging an elbow at Ireland defender Dara O'Shea.

The former Manchester United man was led away by Portugal coach Ricardo Carvalho and ushered down the tunnel, as the home support continued to jeer the six-time Ballon d’Or winner. Halgrimsson told RTE Sport afterwards that he thought Ronaldo had “lost his focus a little bit”.

Cristiano Ronaldo received his 13th red card in his storied career, but it was his first time wearing a Portugal shirt.

Cristiano Ronaldo received his first ever red card in international football, after being sent off in the second half of Portugal's World Cup qualifier with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Thursday.

Ireland and Portugal face off on Matchday 9 of the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in a decisive clash as both teams fight for a spot in the tournament. Here are the confirmed lineups, with Cristiano Ronaldo included.

Ronaldo, 40, has announced that he will retire from international soccer after the 2026 World Cup—so where will he settle down?