All of Portugal’s ambitions are in one boot. The hope is to jump on the wings of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who is playing in his fifth World Cup, is 37 years old. Two decades in the national jersey. 117 goals in 191 games. Qatar will be the farewell World Cup. After four years, the World Cup will be without Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo trinity.
It is Portugal’s eighth time in the World Cup. The main achievement was the third position in 1966 and the fourth position in 2006. Last time out, they lost to Uruguay in the pre-quarters in Russia. This time there is a chance to make amends. Group G includes Uruguay, Ghana and South Korea.
This time they had to play the play-offs to qualify from Europe. North Macedonia, who overthrew Italy, qualified for the playoffs. They scored 22 goals and conceded seven. Ronaldo scored six goals. Coach Fernando Santos’ tactics will be crucial. Diego Jota, who was Ronaldo’s partner in the promotion, was injured and was out, which was a setback. Joyo Felix also scored. Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva in midfield. Pepe is injured in defense. Ruben Diaz and Nuno Mendes will have more work to do.
FIFA Rank: 9
World Cup Qualification: 8
Best Performance: Third Place (1966)
Captain: Cristiano Ronaldo
Coach: Fernando Santos
Competitions
November 24 – Ghana (9.30 pm)
November 28–- Uruguay (12.30 pm)
December 2 – South Korea (8.30 pm)
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