Portugal have squandered a pair of opportunities to confirm their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, meaning all will be decided on the final matchday in Group F.
Roberto Martinez’s side were first held by Hungary on home soil last month and were comfortably second best in their 2–0 defeat to a buoyant Republic of Ireland side on Thursday. The nature of their defeat would’ve concerned many, with the Irish bullying their opponents on the pitch and in the stands.
