#1 Portugal are unlikely to win the World Cup
Winning the World Cup is the pinnacle for every footballer and they are often judged on their performances in the global tournament.
Portugal have a relatively weak squad heading to Russia when compared to a few of the other teams, including Argentina. While many of the members of their victorious Euro campaign are still present, it is still not a squad that inspires too much confidence.
The likes of France, Belgium, Spain and Germany are filled with world-class players capable of winning games single-handedly.
If Ronaldo wants to lay his hands on the coveted Ballon d'Or yet again, he needs to be able to inspire his troops to the trophy.
Edited by Amit Mishra