Ronaldo’s straight red card means he’s suspended for Portugal’s final qualifier, and FIFA’s regulations note that any suspensions picked up in qualifiers would carry over to next summer’s World Cup. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee will determine whether the 40-year-old’s elbow on O’Shea is worthy of more than a one-game ban.

Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected.

Cristiano Ronaldo could be in line to miss the opening fixture of next year's World Cup after the Al-Nassr icon was sent off against Ireland on Thursday night

Cristiano Ronaldo officially confirmed today, Tuesday, that the 2026 World Cup will be his last participation in the tournament. The Portuguese forward, who currently plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi