Ireland players, from left, John Egan, Josh Cullen, Dara O’Shea and Nathan Collins react after conceding a late goal during the World Cup 2026 Group F qualifier at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Defender Jake O’Brien wants his Ireland teammates to take the momentum from a positive display away to Portugal into Ireland’s next battle.
Portugal scored the only goal of the game in injury time to earn a World Cup win that could see the Portuguese secure qualification on Tuesday.