LIVE: Portugal vs Republic of Ireland – UEFA World Cup qualifier

Follow our live build-up, with team news, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier.

By Kevin Hand and Manasi Pathak

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Ireland came from two behind in Dublin to draw 2-2 in their opening Group F match against 10-man Hungary. Adam Idah scored the leveller in the 90th minute. The Irish fell two behind once again in their second match, away to Armenia, but Evan Ferguson’s 57th-minute strike did not set up another comeback on this occasion, with the hosts holding on for a 2-1 win.

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