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flag FIFA suspended two of Ronaldo's three-game ban, allowing him to play in Portugal’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

flag Cristiano Ronaldo will play in Portugal’s opening 2026 World Cup matches after FIFA suspended two of a three-match ban for his red card in a November 13 qualifier against Ireland. flag The 40-year-old received the red card for elbowing defender Dara O’Shea, marking his first in 226 international appearances. flag He already served one game of the ban in Portugal’s 9-1 win over Armenia. flag The remaining two games are deferred for one year; if Ronaldo commits another similar offense during that time, the suspensions will be enforced immediately. flag The decision, which allows him to participate in his sixth World Cup, is subject to appeal.

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