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 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.