CR7 could miss the start of the World Cup 🫣

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·14 de novembro de 2025

CR7 could miss the start of the World Cup 🫣

Portugal waiting in suspense!

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A dark evening for Cristiano Ronaldo, who was defeated with Portugal against Ireland (0-2) and received a red card.

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Sent off after an elbow on Dara O’Shea, the Portuguese star will not play again during the qualifiers… and could even miss the start of the 2026 World Cup.

Indeed, CR7 is automatically suspended for the next match against Armenia, but the Seleçao is mainly holding its breath for the group stage of the World Cup.

According to FIFA’s disciplinary regulations, the type of foul for which he was sent off, an elbow, can result in up to a three-match suspension.

And that changes everything.

In short:

if Portugal finishes first in its qualifying group, the suspension could carry over to the World Cup and CR7 would miss the first two group matches.
if the Portuguese slip to second place and go through the playoffs, he would be available again for the start of the tournament.

Everything now depends on the decision of FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee.

One thing is certain: this red card comes at the worst possible moment for a Portugal that was counting on its captain to finish the qualifiers… and calmly prepare for its trip to North America.