Why Cristiano Ronaldo could face a ban and subsequently miss Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opener | Football News
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Peter Morrison) Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential ban for the opening game of the 2026 World Cup following his first-ever red card in international football during Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday. The incident occurred in the 61st minute when Ronaldo elbowed Ireland defender Dara O’Shea. Initially…