Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson insists their World Cup qualifier with Portugal in Dublin on Thursday is "not going to be a basketball match."

Josh Cullen is confident the Republic of Ireland can hurt Portugal and delay their qualification for the World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co will rock up in Dublin tomorrow night knowing a win will guarantee their place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.

Hoping to reach the playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the Republic of Ireland will welcome Portugal to the Aviva Stadium on Thursday for their penultimate UEFA Group F qualifier.

The Republic of Ireland will maintain a watching brief over Evan Ferguson's fitness for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Hungary after the striker was ruled out of Thursday's meeting with Portugal.

Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland team are looking to cause a big shock against Portugal tonight in a bid to keep the World Cup qualifying campaign alive. Here's everything you need to know.

The Republic of Ireland face Portugal in their penultimate World Cup qualifier, just a month after they were beaten 1-0 away from home.

Despite conceding at the death in their last meeting with Portugal, Ireland will back themselves to frustrate Martinez’s men once again and will hope to have the luck of the Irish on their side on home soil, where they are without a defeat in their last five games.

Celtic forward Johnny Kenny and Hibernian midfielder Jamie McGrath have been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary. McGrath, 29,

Euro 2028 takes place across England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland at nine different stadiums; only two host nations will get automatic qualification; Spain are the defending champions after beating England in the final at Euro 2024;

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Portugal are on the cusp of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after enjoying an unbeaten start in Group F. They could seal their spot on Thursday when they face Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

The last time Ronaldo visited Dublin was in 2021, and it resulted in a historic result for the Boys in Green during their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, with the star-studded Iberian outfit held to a 0-0 draw.