Why is Bruno Fernandes Missing Ireland vs Portugal Match?
Portugal’s national football team faces Ireland in a crucial World Cup qualifying match. A victory will secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup. However, they will be without key midfielder Bruno Fernandes.
Why is Bruno Fernandes Missing the Ireland vs Portugal Match?
Bruno Fernandes will not participate in the match due to a suspension. He received his third yellow card during Portugal’s last game against Hungary, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Consequently, he was not included in the lineup for the upcoming game against Ireland.
In place of Fernandes, coach Roberto Martínez has selected Rúben Neves to strengthen the midfield. The full lineup features:
- Diogo Costa (Goalkeeper)
- Dalot
- Rúben Dias
- Gonçalo Inácio
- João Cancelo
- Rúben Neves
- Vitinha
- João Neves
- Bernardo Silva
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- João Félix
Match Details
Here are the key details for the upcoming matchup:
| Date | Time | Location | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2025 | 16:45 (Brasilia Time) | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | Sportv (cable), Globoplay (streaming with subscription) |
Recent Results
Here is a summary of Portugal’s last few matches in the World Cup qualifying campaign:
- October 14, 2025: Portugal 2 – 2 Hungary
- October 11, 2025: Portugal 1 – 0 Ireland
- September 9, 2025: Hungary 2 – 3 Portugal
- September 6, 2025: Armenia 0 – 5 Portugal
- June 8, 2025: Portugal 2 (5) – (3) 2 Spain (Nations League Final)
Portugal’s next fixtures include a home match against Armenia following the Ireland game, as they aim for successful World Cup qualification.
