Cristiano Ronaldo will proceed his quest for 1000 profession targets when Portugal face Republic of Eire on Saturday, Softfootball stories.
Portugal beat Hungary 3-2 of their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and need to consolidate on their successful type in Group F as they welcome their visitor to the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
The final time Portugal performed Eire, it was in a pleasant again in June 2024 and Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a cushty 3-0 pleasant win.
Portugal imagine their followers have a serious function to play within the Saturday sport and on their official X deal with, they made it loud and clear.
O apoio dos adeptos é 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 🫂🇵🇹
🔗 𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗦 👉 https://t.co/y5hepKApS5 #FazHistória | #WCQ pic.twitter.com/ZUpEzLBN7e
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) October 10, 2025
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Portugal might be with out Joao Neves and Joao Cancelo because of hamstring accidents. Portugal Coach Robert Martinez known as up Lazio’s Nuno Tavares as cowl. However PSG’s Nuno Mendes is anticipated to begin at left-back whereas Nelson Semedo and Diogo Dalot for for a spot at right-back slot.
Cristiano Ronaldo is anticipated to steer the assault as he has already scored three targets in two 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Whereas Bruno Fernandes will anchor the midfield with Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha.
Portugal’s official X deal with shared their coaching video. Watch right here.
Golden Hour 🎥🌅#FazHistória | #WCQ pic.twitter.com/k1uohkkAco
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) October 10, 2025
For Republic of Eire, Matt Doherty, Jason Knight, Bosun Lawal, Callum O’Dowda, Sammie Szmodics will miss the match by means of harm.
Seamus Coleman returns to the Eire squad for the primary time since September 2024 and can compete with Chiedozie Ogbene for a beginning shirt at proper wing-back.
Hull Metropolis’s John Egan will get his first call-up since September 2023, however the centre-back is just not anticipated to begin forward of Nathan Collins, Dara O’Shea or Jake O’Brien.
Troy Parrott comes into the squad after lacking the September window by means of harm.
Portugal possible XI:
Costa; Dalot, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; Bernardo, Vitinha, Fernandes; Conceicao, Ronaldo, Neto
Republic of Eire possible XI:
Kelleher; O’Brien, O’Shea, Collins; Ogbene; Cullen, Knight, Manning; Taylor, Azaz; Ferguson
Softfootball prediction
Portugal are stuffed with attacking abilities whereas Eire will attempt to not concede a lot targets. Portugal 2-0 Eire.
