World Cup Qualification 2026: Portugal-Ireland, the likely lineups

Portugal hosts Ireland in the match valid for the third day of Group F of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The Lusitanians are first in the group with 6 points after wins against Armenia and Hungary; the Irish last with one point lost badly to Armenia on the last day.

Martinez’s selection is heavily favored: in attack there is always Cristiano Ronaldo, who will be assisted by Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva. In the median are Vitinha and Ruben Neves.

Idah is Ireland&#8217s center forward, Ogbene, Knight and Browne the three quarterbacks. Cullen and Smallbon make up the midfield dam.

Portugal-Ireland, the likely lineups
Portugal (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa; Nuno Tavares, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Ruben Neves; Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva; Cristiano Ronaldo. All: Martínez.
Ireland(4-2-3-1): Bazunu; Doherty, Egan, Collins, Manning; Cullen, Smallbone; Ogbene, Knight, Browne; Idah. All: Hallgrímsson.

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