World Cup 2022: All you need to know about Portugal
Portugal are looking to win the World Cup in Qatar. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. have never made it to the final of a World cup. They are in a tough group with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.
Portugal's group stage fixtures are as follows: Portugal vs Ghana (Thursday, November 24, 4pm), Uruguay (Monday, Nov 28, 7pm) and South Korea (Friday, December 2, 3pm).
Portugal qualified for Qatar 2022 World Cup by beating Turkey and Italy's conquerors North Macedonia in the play-offs. Cristiano Ronaldo scored six goals during the campaign, breaking Ali Daei's international record of 109 goals.
Portugal's starting XI for the World Cup 2022 is not set in stone. Diogo Costa, Ruben Dias, Danilo Pereira, Joao Cancelo, Raphael Guerreiro, William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes and Rubens Neves are likely to start in the first match against Ghana. Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leao and Ronaldo will play on the flanks.
Portugal are expected to play at the World Cup 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo is Portugal's star player. He is 37 and the upcoming tournament could be his last. Ronaldo has always stood out in a Portugal shirt.
Rafael Leao is a star prospect for AC Milan and Portugal. He has 64 goals in 135 games for Milan since his arrival from Lille in 2019. Leo will earn his first international cap in October 2021.
Fernando Santos has been in charge of the Portuguese national team for over eight years. He is preparing his team to play in a major tournament for the fourth time.
Portugal will play at the World Cup 2022. Goalkeepers are Diogo Costa, Jose Sa and Rui Patricio.
Portugal are preparing for the 2022 World Cup. They have a strong defence with Diogo Dalot, Joao Cancelo, Danilo Pereira, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Antonio Silva, Nuno Mendes and Raphael Guerreiro.
Joao Palhinha, Ruben Neves, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Mario, Matheus Nunes, Otavio Monteiro, Vitinha and William Carvalho are the players Portugal are looking for. Cristiano Ronaldo is a Manchester United player. Andre Silva is from RB Leipzig.
All information correct as of November 18, 2022.
