FIFA Imposes Suspension on Ronaldo Following Red Card Against Ireland, Participation in 2026 World Cup Unlikely to be Affected
November 25, 2025185 AufrufeLesezeit: 1 Minuten
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The FIFA has announced a disciplinary decision on Tuesday against Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, following his red card in a recent match against Ireland during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The ruling includes a three-match suspension, with two of those games suspended for a year, meaning Ronaldo may not miss any matches in the upcoming World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ronaldo had already served an automatic one-match suspension during a game where Portugal defeated Armenia 9-1, securing their qualification for the World Cup.
The red card was issued after Ronaldo elbowed Irish defender Dara O'Shea, during a match two weeks ago that ended in a 0-2 defeat for Portugal, putting his record sixth World Cup appearance in jeopardy.
Earlier predictions suggested Ronaldo might miss his country's first game in the World Cup, but FIFA's lenient decision has significantly reduced that possibility.
This announcement comes six days after Ronaldo attended an official reception at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
It is worth noting that Ronaldo is currently in his third season with the Saudi club Al-Nassr.
The ruling includes a three-match suspension, with two of those games suspended for a year, meaning Ronaldo may not miss any matches in the upcoming World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ronaldo had already served an automatic one-match suspension during a game where Portugal defeated Armenia 9-1, securing their qualification for the World Cup.
The red card was issued after Ronaldo elbowed Irish defender Dara O'Shea, during a match two weeks ago that ended in a 0-2 defeat for Portugal, putting his record sixth World Cup appearance in jeopardy.
Earlier predictions suggested Ronaldo might miss his country's first game in the World Cup, but FIFA's lenient decision has significantly reduced that possibility.
This announcement comes six days after Ronaldo attended an official reception at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
It is worth noting that Ronaldo is currently in his third season with the Saudi club Al-Nassr.
