Portugal begin their 2022 FIFA World Cup journey by embarking upon their sixth successive World Cup campaign and eighth overall, although they are yet to supersede the achievements of their very first crack at world football ascendency, with bronze medal earned in 1966. Portugal will hope their aspirations of success in Qatar won’t be dismantled as easily as stadium 974, the host of this match, will be after this World Cup, although just three wins from their last 13 matches at World Cup finals show there is little room for error.
The match which will be officiated by American referee; Elfath I. at Stadium 974 in Doha. The only previous meeting between Portugal and Ghana was in the 2014 World Cup group stage in Brasília. The Portuguese won 2-1 consideration of an own goal by John Boye and a goal by Cristiano Ronaldo. Asamoah Gyan equalized for the Ghanaians. Ghana beating Switzerland in the friendlies has given them the boost coming into this Portugal game. The Black Stars of Ghana have high hopes, and they believe they can spoil the party for the Portuguese.
Portugal will be hoping the world’s most prolific international scorer; Cristiano Ronaldo can put his drama behind him, as he aims to become the only player ever to score in five different FIFA World Cup tournaments. Meanwhile, Ghana’s influential Jordan Ayew will hope to be their good luck charm, having lost only once in 14 scoring appearances for his country (W12, D1). The same half-time result has been replicated come full-time in 12 of Portugal’s last 15 matches. This could be the last FIFA World Cup where a 32-team format is used, as the competition will be expanded to 48 teams from 2026.
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