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Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of FIFA World Cup opener

The Republic of Ireland came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Canada in Montreal, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches inside 90 minutes and ending the hosts' 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations on a frustrating note.

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Norway, Portugal finish top with big wins

Norway and Portugal claimed the top spots in Group I and F respectively after winning their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in convincing fashion on Sunday.

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Euro WC qualifiers: Ireland stun Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo sent off

Thursday's World Cup qualifying for the European nations was headlined by a shock Republic of Ireland win over Portugal in which Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off.

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Lee Carsley's England cruise past Ireland in Nations League clash

England beat the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League on Saturday as Declan Rice and Jack Grealish scored in Lee Carsley's first match as interim manager.

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Roberto Martinez hails 'unbelievable' Cristiano Ronaldo after double in final Euro 2024 friendly

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez hailed captain Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership qualities after his two-goal performance against Republic of Ireland in the Selecao's final warm-up fixture ahead of Euro 2024.

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Cristiano Ronaldo makes statement with double for Portugal ahead of Euro 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo sent a warning to Portugal's Euro 2024 competitors with a two-goal performance in a 3-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in the Selecao's final warm-up fixture before the continental showpiece gets underway.

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