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Portugal will appear at their sixth successive World Cup, in Qatar later this year.
In the qualifiers, they finished second in Group A so they had to go through the play-off path. A Bruno Fernandes brace allowed them to see off North Macedonia and book their place at Qatar.
Head coach Fernando Santos has been in charge since 2014. In the 2016 Euros he guided Portugal to glory after they defeated hosts France to lift the trophy for the first time. In the last edition of the World Cup and Euros, their tournament ended at the last-16 stage.
They will have Nations League games against the Czech Republic and Spain next week and a warm-up on November 17 against Nigeria.
Manchester United striker and national captain Cristiano Ronaldo also picked up the “best scorer” award on Tuesday September 20.
Ronaldo, who has scored 117 goals for Portugal in 189 games, was given the honorary award as the country’s all-time top-scorer. He will captain his since in the World Cup this winter.
Portugal World Cup 2022 squad
World Cup squads are usually announced around six weeks before the World Cup starts. This year the World Cup will run from November 21-December 18.
Who are likely to be the star names in the squad?
Cristiano Ronaldo will almost certainly be taking part in his last World Cup. The all-time leading international goalscorer will look to add the World Cup to his horde of trophies.
Bruno Fernandes will also be one to watch.
What are Portugal’s fixtures?
Portugal are in Group H alongside Ghana, South Korea and Uruguay.
Nov 24: Portugal vs Ghana, Stadium 974, 4pm
Nov 28: Portugal vs Uruguay, Lusail Stadium, 7pm
Dec 2: South Korea vs Portugal, Education City Stadium, 3pm
See the full World Cup 2022 fixtures list
What is Portugal’s World Cup record?
Portugal have appeared at the tournament seven times. On their debut appearance in 1966 they recorded their highest ever finish: third place.
Portugal have appeared at the previous five editions of the World Cup and fell in the round of 16 at Russia 2018 when they were beaten 2-1 by Uruguay.
Latest odds
Portugal are currently 12/1 to win World Cup 2022.
Other leading contenders…
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Brazil 9/2
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France 6/1
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England 11/2
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Argentina 7/1
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England 8/1
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Spain 8/1
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Germany 10/1
Information correct as of September 23
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