Ireland vs Portugal LIVE: Will Cristiano Ronaldo start for Portugal against Ireland in the World Cup Qualifiers match? Follow for live updates- Portugal continues its FIFA World Cup Qualifiers journey as it takes on Ireland on the 9th matchday. Portugal will aim to reclaim the top spot in World Cup 2022 Qualifying Group A when they travel to Dublin to face the Republic of Ireland on Thursday night. They currently sit in the 2nd spot, 1 point behind Serbia.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his world record 10th hattrick as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg 5-0 in their last World Cup Qualifiers match.
Ireland vs Portugal LIVE: Ronaldo on Record-Breaking Spree
- Most International Hat-tricks: RONALDO clinched another world record as he scored his TENTH international hat-trick.
- The veteran now has 115 goals for Portugal, having netted in Saturday’s 3-0 drubbing of Qatar.
- Most International Goals: Ronaldo has broken Iran’s legend Ali Daei’s record of 109 international goals last month, also set another record at the weekend.
- Most International Caps by a European Player: The win against Qatar was his 181st appearance for Portugal. And it saw him move above ex-Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos for most international caps won by a European player. But he still has some way to go to catch the holder, Soh Chin Ann. He boasts the most with an incredible 195 caps for Malaysia.
𝙎𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄-NCO! 🇵🇹 🙌 Desafio superado com sucesso, o vosso apoio foi fundamental! #VamosComTudo pic.twitter.com/dbpNZ96lfx
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) October 12, 2021
With Portugal needing to win to gain the top spot, it is expected that Fernando Santos’ side will place Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting 11. He has been phenomenal for his international side.
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— Philip Maguire (@philipmaguire00) November 7, 2021
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: When will Ireland vs Portugal Start? – Date
Ireland vs Portugal will start on Nov 12
What Time does Ireland vs Portugal begin? Time
IRE vs POR match Will begin at 1:15 AM- IST
Ireland vs Portugal LIVE: Will Cristiano Ronaldo start for Portugal against Ireland in the World Cup Qualifiers match? Follow for live updates
It is now 5 wins in a row for Portugal across all competitions before Thursday’s encounter. They have scored 16 goals and shipped just two – and Santos’s side has won in six of their last seven World Cup Qualifying games away from home.
Ireland vs Portugal LIVE: Possible Starting Lineup
Republic of Ireland possible starting lineup:
Bazunu; Omobamidele, Duffy, Egan; Doherty, Hendrick, Cullen, Browne, McClean; Robinson, Idah
Portugal possible starting lineup:
Patricio; Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Cancelo; Moutinho, Palhinha, Fernandes; B. Silva, Ronaldo, Jota
DIA 𝟭 ✅ #VamosComTudo pic.twitter.com/eto5EE5hNO
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) November 9, 2021
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers LIVE streaming: When, where, and how to watch the new season 2021/22 live in your country, India
Ireland vs Portugal LIVE: Which TV channel will broadcast the World Cup Qualifiers Matches?
The Matches will be telecasted on Sony Sports Network in India. Fans can enjoy the match live on Sony Ten 1, 2, 3 and their HD Channels as well.
Ireland vs Portugal LIVE: World Cup Qualifiers LIVE Stream: Where can you live stream the Matches?
The World Cup Qualifiers matches will be available for streaming on SonyLiv and Jio TV. Fans will need to purchase a premium SonyLiv account to live stream all the matches.