Cristiano Ronaldo cleared for 2026 World Cup opener, ban suspended
Cristiano Ronaldo has received a partially suspended three-match ban from FIFA for his red card against Ireland. One match is served, with the remaining two suspended for a year. This allows the veteran striker to feature in Portugal's 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ronaldo, aiming for his sixth World Cup, holds the men's international goal record.
Cristiano Ronaldo has received a partially suspended three-match ban from FIFA for his red card against Ireland. One match is served, with the remaining two suspended for a year. This allows the veteran striker to feature in Portugal's 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ronaldo, aiming for his sixth World Cup, holds the men's international goal record.
