Lineups confirmed as Martinez makes two changes

Ireland will be looking to secure their first win of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, but the task won't get much trickier as they travel to Lisbon to face an in-form Portugal side.

Reigning Nations League champions Portugal are unbeaten in five matches and started qualifying in ruthless fashion, beating Armenia 5-0 before beating Hungary 3-2 in early September.

Meanwhile, Ireland, under Heimir Hallgrimsson, are without a win for four years and have so far picked up just one point in Group F after a 2-2 draw with Hungary and a 2-1 defeat to Armenia.

Hallgrimsson admitted his side need an “almost perfect match” if they are to get anything out of the match against Portugal, who in 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo have a player with another goalscoring record in their sights.

After his penalty against Hungary last month, Ronaldo is just one goal away from becoming the all-time top scorer in men's World Cup qualifying.

He is currently tied with 39 goals with retired Guatemalan Carlos Ruiz and three ahead of Lionel Messi.

Portugal team news

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez makes two changes from the team that won 3-2 against Hungary last time out.

Diogo Dalot replaces Budapest match winner Joao Cancelo at right-back. Cancelo is out of the team due to injury.

Joao Neves is also missing with a thigh problem. Ruben Neves takes his place in midfield after starting in defense against Hungary. Goncalo Inacio partners Ruben Dias in central defense.

Portugal: Costa; Dalot, Inácio, Dias, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Fernandes; Bernardo, Ronaldo, Neto.

Ireland team news

Ireland make three changes from the team that lost to Armenia 2-1 in their previous match.

Seamus Coleman, Jayson Molumby and Festy Ebosele all come into the side.

Jayson Knight, Jack Taylor and Finn Azaz all drop out of the XI in a defensive setup for the visitors.

Ireland: Kelleher; Collins, O'Shea, O'Brien; Coleman, Ebosele, Cullen, Molumby, Manning; Ferguson, Ogbene.