What Ronaldo Said After Portugal Edged Ireland in World Cup Qualifier

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo reacted with delight after his team secured a narrow 1-0 victory against the Republic of Ireland in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Dependable NG reports that a late goal from Ruben Neves was the difference, ensuring the Selecao maintained their 100 per cent record in Group F of the European qualifiers. The win pushes Portugal a step closer to securing a spot in the World Cup next year.

The match, played in Lisbon, saw Ronaldo nearly become the villain after a moment of uncertainty, but Neves’ goal ultimately rescued the three points. Despite the tense finish, the Al Nassr forward was quick to celebrate the vital win on his social media.

In a brief but emphatic post on his Instagram account, Ronaldo simply said: “Another step taken! Let’s go!”

Portugal’s campaign continues with their next World Cup qualifier scheduled for Tuesday against Hungary.