Cristiano Ronaldo go fit play for Portugal opening match for 2026 World Cup after FIFA don confirm the punishment for the Al-Nassr striker following him red card against Republic of Ireland earlier this month.
The 40-year-old collect the first red card of him international career against Republic of Ireland after him throw him hand for Dara O’Shea.
Before this, Ronaldo dey in serious risk of missing Portugal first two matches for the 2026 World Cup as e dey face three-game ban.
FIFA don confirm say the three-game ban don stand, but the last two games go dey suspended for one year as long as no similar wahala happen during the probation period.
Ronaldo serve him ban for Portugal last World Cup qualifier against Armenia, wey Roberto Martinez side win 9-1 to secure their place for next summer tournament.
Ronaldo Clear to Play Opening Two Games of 2026 World Cup
FIFA statement talk: “FIFA Disciplinary Committee don give Cristiano Ronaldo three-match ban after him direct red card for FIFA World Cup 2026 preliminary match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal for Dublin on 13 November 2025. First of the three matches don already serve for Portugal v. Armenia on 16 November 2025.
“According to article 27 of FIFA Disciplinary Code, the remaining two matches dey suspended for one-year probation period.
“If Cristiano Ronaldo commit similar offence during this probation, the suspension go automatically reactivate, and him must serve the two remaining matches immediately for the next official Portugal matches. This no dey affect any extra sanctions for new offence. The three-match suspension fit still appeal go FIFA Appeal Committee.”
World Cup 2026: Ronaldo Wan Finish International Career Perfectly
Ronaldo don confirm say 2026 World Cup go be him last international tournament, so na him last chance to end career with arguably the most prestigious football trophy.
Recently for CNN, Ronaldo talk: “Definitely yes, because I go 41 years old for World Cup. I don give everything for football. I don dey the game for 25 years. I don achieve many things for clubs and national team. I dey really proud. Make we enjoy the moment.”
Ronaldo don score unbelievable 143 goals in 226 appearances for Portugal, including eight goals and two assists in 22 World Cup finals matches.
This season, him don play 12 games for Al-Nassr, score 11 goals and give two assists. E still get 18 months left on him Saudi Pro League contract.
