Idman.biz
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo may miss the first games of the 2026 World Cup.
Idman.Biz reports that he will not be able to participate in the final round of the qualifying stage against Armenia due to the red card he received in the game against Ireland.
In addition, it is reported that he may receive a three-match disqualification based on his next action.
This minimal penalty is intended for rule violations such as "assault, including elbow strike, fist, kick, bite, spit, or blows to an opponent."
After the FIFA Disciplinary Committee formalizes the decision, the severity of the penalty will be transferred to the main tournament - the World Cup. In this case, Ronaldo will not be able to appear in the first two matches. However, if Portugal reaches the play-off stage and plays two games there, the disqualification period may be considered served and thus Ronaldo may be ready before the main tournament.
