Portugal vs. Switzerland prediction, preview, team news
Portugal and Switzerland are playing in the round of 16 at the Fifa World Cup in Qatar. Portugal won their group but lost their final game 2-1 to South Korea. Switzerland qualified after beating Serbia 3-2 last time out. Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time top goalscorer in men's international football with 118 goals in 194 games for his country.
Portugal and Switzerland are playing in the last 16 of the Fifa World Cup in Qatar. Cristiano Ronaldo and the Swiss team are aiming to reach the quarter-finals. Portugal lost their final game 2-1 to South Korea. Switzerland won their group. The winners will play Morocco or Spain next. Switzerland's last World cup quarterfinal appearance came in 1958. They finished fourth in 2006. Portuguese have only once qualified for the World Cups since 1966. Their last quarter final appearance was in 1966, when they finished 4th.
Portugal and Switzerland play each other on Tuesday at 7pm in the last-16 of the World Cup. ITV and ITVX will broadcast the match live in UK.
Nuno Mendes is out of the tournament with a thigh injury. Diogo Dalot and Raphael Guerreiro are in contention to start in defence. Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes should return after being rested for the match with South Korea. Switzerland's goalkeeper Sommer and centre-back Nico Elvedi missed the win over Serbia because of illness.
Portugal and Switzerland are playing each other on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal.
Portugal's team is: Diogo Costa, João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Pepe, Raphael Guerreiro, Ruben Neves, William Carvalho, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, and Joao Felix. Switzerland's squad is Yann Sommer, Silvan Widmer and Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Mohameth Sow, Rubens Vargas and Xherdan Shaqiri.
Portugal and Switzerland are playing a knockout match on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo will have a big say in the outcome. Portugal are the favourites. Switzerland beat Portugal 1-0 in a game in June. Switzerland won the last 16 of Euro 2020. The match will go to penalties. Germany and Italy are also playing in this round. They are expected to win. Italy won on penalties in 2006. England won in penalties against Switzerland in their last World Cup. It was a penalty shoot-out. This game is expected in normal time. Europe is the favourite.
The 80,000-capacity Lusail Stadium is hosting ten matches at the 2022 Fifa World Cup, including the final on 18 December. The stadium will also host this round of 16 tie, one quarter-final and one semi-finals.
Portugal is the head coach of the team. Cristiano Ronaldo is a key player. The team is made up of: Diogo Costa, Rui Patricio, Jose Sa, Dioguad Dalot, Ruben Dias, Raphael Guerreiro, Pepe, Danilo Pereira, Antonio Silva, William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Mario, Matheus Nunes, Otavio and João Palhinha. Nuno Mendes is injured and out of World Cup.
Portugal is the head coach of the team. Cristiano Ronaldo is a key player. The team is made up of players from Manchester City, Real Betis, Manchester United, PSG, Benfica, Juventus, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Milan and Real Madrid. Nuno Mendes is injured and out of World Cup.
Switzerland are the team to play Portugal. Granit Xhaka is the key player. Manuel Akanji, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schar, Sylvan Widmer, Michel Aebischer, Edimilson Fernandes, Remo Freuler, Noah Okafor, Xherdan Shaqiri, Djibril Sow, Renato Steffen, Breel Embolo, Christian Fassnacht, Haris Seferovic, Reuben Vargas.
Granit Xhaka is a key player for Murat Yakin's team. Manuel Akanji, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schar, Sylvan Widmer, Michel Aebischer, Edimilson Fernandes, Remo Freuler, Ardon Jashari, Noah Okafor, Xherdan Shaqiri, Djibril Sow, Renato Steffen, Breel Embolo, Christian Fassnacht, Haris Seferovic, Reuben Vargas are the other players.
