Portugal World Cup 2022 Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Rui Patricio (Roma)Diego Costa (Porto)Jose Sa (Wolves)
Defenders
Pepe (Porto)Ruben Dias (Manchester City)Joao Cancelo (Manchester City)Nuno Mendes (PSG)Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)Antonio Silva (Benfica)Rapahael Gurerero (Dortmund)
Midfielders
Vitinha (PSG) Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)Ruben Nevers (Wolves)Danilo Pereira (PSG)Palhinha (Fulham)Joao Mario (Benfica)Otavio (Porto)Matheus Nunes (Wolves)William (Real Betis)
Forwards
Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid)Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)Rafael Leao (AC Milan)Andre Silva (Leipzig)Goncalo Ramos (Benfico)Ricardo Horta (Braga)
Portugal FIFA world Cup 2022 Preview
Portugal are a very underestimated team going into the2022 FIFA World Cup. They almost failed to qualify for the World Cup. They managed to scrape their way to the final tournament after beating North Macedonia in the World Cup Qualifiers. Although it was a tough ride, now that they are here they are surely a team to be reckoned with.
Portugal's team is full of stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, and Bruno Fernandes, and they have a squad capable enough to go on and win the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It would be foolish for other teams to take them lightly in the tournament.
Who Is Portugal’s Head Coach?
Fernando Santos is the head coach of Portugal. He was appointed on 24th September 2014. He led Portugal to the 2016 EUROS title. After being successful in the EUROS, Santos will hope to replicate this success in the World Cup as well. He will be hoping to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Portugal.
Portugal’s Strengths And Weaknesses
Strengths:
1. Midfield stars like Bernardo Silva
2. Very good squad depth and backups available in almost all positions
3. Strike force of Diogo Jota and Cristiano Ronaldo can be tricky for opponents to deal with
Weaknesses:
1. Center backs like Pepe and Jose Fonte lack pace
2. Not being able to finish the chances they create
Portugal 2022 World Cup Results
Group Stage:
Portugal 3-2 Ghana
Portugal 2-0 Uruguay
South Korea 2-1 Portugal
Round of 16:
Portugal 6-1 Switzerland
Quarter-final:
Morocco 1-0 Portugal
Portugal 2022 World Cup Top Scorers
3 goals: Goncalo Ramos
2 goals: Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao
1 goal: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Raphael Guerreiro, Pepe, Ricardo Horta
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portugal coming to the World Cup 2022?
Portugal gained qualification to the World Cup after beating North Macedonia 2-0 in the UEFA Second Round Qualification Tournament.
Is Ronaldo playing in the World Cup 2022?
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in his fifth World Cup in 2022 with Portugal.
Is this Ronaldo's last World Cup?
Ronaldo has turned 37 years old and many believe that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his final.
Did Portugal ever win the World Cup?
Portugal have never manager to win the World Cup.
