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Another Selecao starlet flourishing after stint in Premier League and could feature against Ireland

Martinez has routinely favoured his tried and tested. An uncapped youngster for a high stakes game was very much an exception to the rule.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 - 21:27

Ben McAleer

FOR Portugal, their place at the 2026 World Cup is all but secured. Five points clear of second with two games to play, victory at the Aviva Stadium Thursday night will see them book their flight stateside next summer.

Martinez has called upon the familiar faces to guarantee safe passage to North America. That said, there is one unfamiliar face in the Selecao setup. Martinez has routinely favoured his tried and tested. An uncapped youngster for a high stakes game was very much an exception to the rule.

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