Overview
- Live updates show Troy Parrott heading Ireland into a first-half lead at the Aviva Stadium.
- Roberto Martinez’s XI features Cristiano Ronaldo with Bernardo Silva and Joao Felix, supported by Joao Neves, Vitinha and Ruben Neves.
- Bruno Fernandes is suspended for yellow-card accumulation, and Nuno Mendes misses out with a left knee sprain suffered for PSG; Pedro Neto, Pedro Gonçalves and Nuno Tavares are also out, with José Sá absent for personal reasons.
- Ireland’s confirmed lineup includes Caoimhin Kelleher, Seamus Coleman, Nathan Collins, Dara O’Shea, Jake O’Brien, Liam Scales, Josh Cullen, Jack Taylor, Finn Azaz, Chiedozie Ogbene and Parrott.
- Portugal lead Group F with 10 points and qualify with a victory; a draw could suffice if Hungary fail to beat Armenia, while Ireland sit on four points and need a win to keep their playoff push alive.