​Cristiano Ronaldo Eligible for Portugal’s World Cup Opener Despite Red Card

Posted : 26 November 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for Portugal’s opening match at next summer’s World Cup despite receiving a red card against the Republic of Ireland.
 
The 40-year-old’s elbow on Dara O’Shea normally carries a three-match ban, but the second and third games were suspended for a year.
 
Ronaldo has already served the one-match suspension against Armenia, ensuring he will not miss any games in the tournament.
 

 

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