In pictures: Ireland’s historic 2-0 win over Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo sent off

All the action from Thursday night’s World Cup Qualifier as Troy Parrott stars at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Troy Parrott celebrates scoring Ireland's second goal with Josh Cullen. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Troy Parrott celebrates scoring Ireland's second goal with Josh Cullen. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

From Troy Parrott’s double to Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card, it was a match full of drama.

Irish fans set off a flare ahead of the match. 
Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Irish fans set off a flare ahead of the match. Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
A Portugal fan ahead of the match. 
Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
A Portugal fan ahead of the match. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Ireland’s Troy Parrot scores the first goal. 
Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Ireland’s Troy Parrot scores the first goal. Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group F match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group F match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Ireland's Nathan Collins and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action.
Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Ireland's Nathan Collins and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Ireland’s Chiedozie Ogbene celebrates after Troy Parrott scores his second goal.  
Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Ireland’s Chiedozie Ogbene celebrates after Troy Parrott scores his second goal. Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Republic of Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group F match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Republic of Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group F match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates scoring his second goal with Josh Cullen. 
Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates scoring his second goal with Josh Cullen. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates scoring his crucial second goal.
Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates scoring his crucial second goal. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo receives an initial yellow card before it was reviewed.
Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo receives an initial yellow card before it was reviewed. Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Ireland's Dara O'Shea down injured after being challenged by Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Ireland's Dara O'Shea down injured after being challenged by Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Referee Glenn Nyberg shows a red card to Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal.
Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Referee Glenn Nyberg shows a red card to Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after being shown a red card during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group F match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after being shown a red card during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group F match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts after being shown a red card following a VAR review during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at Aviva Stadium on November 13, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts after being shown a red card following a VAR review during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at Aviva Stadium on November 13, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after being shown a red card during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group F match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after being shown a red card during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group F match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to the red card decision.
Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to the red card decision. Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to the red card decision.
Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to the red card decision. Photograph: Nick Elliott/Inpho
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after a red card.
Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after a red card. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Ireland fans in the stands celebrate following the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group F match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Ireland fans in the stands celebrate following the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group F match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Young Irish fans celebrate after the match.
Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Young Irish fans celebrate after the match. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho