
Rúben Neves celebrated his first career goal for Portugal by honouring the late Diogo Jota in an emotional moment shared with the home crowd at the Estádio José Alvalade.
The midfielder headed home a stoppage-time winner for Roberto Martínez’s side to secure all three points against Ireland, keeping Portugal perfect in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. The goal finally opened Neves’s account with the national team in his 60th cap.