Portugal will aim to secure its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday with a victory against Armenia, but the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be able to feature after his red card against the Republic of Ireland, something Bruno Fernandes described as “a costly mistake.”
Ronaldo lost his cool as Portugal tried to mount a comeback against Ireland on Thursday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner let frustration get the better of him and elbowed a defender in the back, earning a red card that forced Portugal to play the final 30 minutes of the match with 10 men.
