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Ireland vs. Portugal refers to a match-up between the Republic of Ireland and Portugal national football (soccer) teams, most recently in a UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match.
The spike occurred after Ireland defeated the favored Portugal team 2-0 on November 13, 2025, in a World Cup 2026 qualifier. The match garnered massive attention when Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo was issued a red card and sent off for elbowing an Irish defender in the second half.
Ireland's victory was widely seen as a major upset that kept their hopes for World Cup qualification alive. Ronaldo's red card and the possibility of him missing a future World Cup match due to a potential ban became a focal point of discussion among football commentators and fans.