2022 FIFA World Cup Portugal team profile: Football fans all over the world are excited for the favorite sports tournament of the year, FIFA World Cup 2022, set to take place between 20th November to 18th December 2022 in Qatar. The 22nd edition of the tournament is also the first ever World Cup to be played in the Arab World. To avoid Qatar's intense summer heat, 2022 FIFA World Cup is being staged in November and December, unlike previous editions of World Cup which were played in June and July. A total number of 32 teams will be competing in the tournament for the prestigious trophy.
Portugal, currently ranked 9th, will be entering the World Cup with a mix of players covering several generations. Portugal's chance of winning the 2022 World Cup title depends on the greatest player the country has ever produced -- 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. In the past decade, Portugal witnessed the greatest era in their history by winning big trophies on international stage, namely UEFA EURO 2016 and the 2019 UEFA Nations League. Having 'five-times FIFA Player of the Year' Ronaldo in their squad, Portugal is capable of beating any side.
The legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo will be playing his career's 5th World Cup in 2022. Sadly, the highest goal-scorer in men's international football is yet to win a World Cup and will probably want to get his hands on the Trophy in his last World Cup outing. At a recent event, Ronaldo had said he wishes to continue playing for Portugal until EURO 2024.
2022 FIFA World Cup | Portugal's complete schedule (IST)
Portugal is placed in Group H with Uruguay, South Korea, Ghana. Portugal has a great chance to finish top, as much as getting knocked out early.
Portugal vs Ghana on November 24
Portugal vs Uruguay on November 29
Portugal vs South Korea on December 2
Portugal (provisional squad)
Goalkeepers: Rui Patricio, Anthony Lopes, Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, Jose Sa
Defenders: Pepe (vice-captain), Danilo Pereira, Raphael Guerreiro, Jose Fonte, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Cedric Soares, Nelson Semedo, Nuno Mendes, Mario Rui, Diogo Dalot, Domingos Duarte, Fabio Cardoso, David Carmo, Thierry Correia, Tiago Djalo, Gonçalo Inacio, Diogo Leite, Nuno Santos, Antonio Silva, Nuno Tavares
Midfielders: Joao Moutinho, William Carvalho, Bernardo Silva, Joao Mario, Bruno Fernandes, Renato Sanches, Ruben Neves, Joao Palhinha, Sergio Oliveira, Matheus Nunes, Otavio, Vitinha, Fabio Carvalho, Florentino Luis, Fabio Vieira
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (captain), Andre Silva, Goncalo Guedes, Joao Felix, Rafael Leao, Francisco Trincao, Ricardo Horta, Paulinho, Pedro Goncalves, Daniel Podence, Beto, Jota, Goncalo Ramos, Vitinha
2022 FIFA World Cup | Live Telecast And Streaming Details
The live broadcast rights of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in India are with Viacom18 ( that's Sports18 and Sports18 HD for TV viewers), while the live streaming of the tournament will be available for free on JioCinema.