Portugal FIFA World Cup 2018 - Russia Squad, European Champions Ready for World Title

Portugal in 2016 won the Euro, although not in a convincing way. They ensured a direct qualification by virtue of top spot in the qualifiers. 

The Portuguese coach, Fernando Santos has made Portugal into a team unit with a solid back four. They generally play in a traditional 4-4-2 formation with Ronaldo at the helm with Silva.

 

With Pepe, Bruno Alves and Jason Fonte, Portugal have good and seasoned players amidst their ranks!! 

 

Portugal World Cup Squad - Russia 2018

 

Goalkeepers

Anthony Lopes, Beto, Rui Patricio

 

Defenders

Bruno Alves, Cedric, Jose Fonte, Mario Rui, Pepe, Raphael Guerreiro, Ruben Dias, Ricardo Pereira

 

Midfielders

Adrien Silva, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Mario, Joao Moutinho, Manuel Fernandes, William

 

Forwards

Andre Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gelson Martins, Goncalo Guedes, Ricardo Quaresma

 

 

15th June Portugal vs Spain Fisht Olympic Stadium

20th June Portugal vs Morocco Luzhniki Stadium

25th June Iran vs Portugal Mordovia Arena

 

Portugal starts against their trans-Iberian rivals Spain. Afterwards, Portugal travels to Moscow to play Morocco on 20th June and then round it off against Iran in Mordovia Arena.

 

 

Portugal, the Champions of Europe, now battle it out at the World Stage. Will Cristiano win this World Cup and complete his trophy cabinet??

 

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