Wait is over for all footballer lovers as the mega event of football FIFA World Cup 2018 is ready to take off in Russia and among the other participating teams of this event Portugal also succeed to book their berth after showing off some extra ordinary performances in FIFA qualifying matches and currently they are considered as hot favorite of this event on the behalf of their previous performances.
Portugal holds their own worth and place in international football rankings as the list of achievements of this team is too health. Portugal is one of the dangerous football team as they hold ability to defeat any other emerging team of this event through their brilliant performance. Portugal showcased some experienced players in their initial playing squad announced for FIFA World Cup 2018.
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Portugal Live Stream Official
Portugal Live Stream FIFA World Cup 2018 will be available on different sports channels. Portugal vs Spain Live Stream on ITV and BeIN Sports. You can also catch Portugal Live Stream on Hotstar if you are from India. Portugal vs Iran Live Stream FIFA World Cup 2018 on Youtube Channel and via VPN.
Portugal Kits and Jerseys FIFA World Cup 2018
Well Nike are the official manufacturers of the Kits of Portugal for FIFA World Cup 2018. The home kits of Portugal are in red colors as designers use red color for both shirts and shorts whereas the kits for away matches are made by light blue and white colors combination.
Portugal Qualification for FIFA World Cup 2018
Portugal has performed really well in the qualification matches of FIFA as the counter side had won their 9 matches out of 10 and lost only 1 match and their performance in qualification rounds is the best ever they showcased in recent editions of FIFA. Portugal have scored 32 goals in this event and ended up on top place.
Portugal World Cup Appearances
Portugal are going to make their 7th appearance in FIFA World Cup seasons and no doubt this team remained unlucky over the decades as Portugal for the 13 times in the history were eliminated from the qualifying rounds of FIFA World Cups.
Portugal Performances in FIFA World Cup
Although Portugal always struggled to make their place among top ranked teams of FIFA but their performances in FIFA World Cups are average as they achieved the highest position in FIFA back in 1966 where they ended up on 3rd place and in 2006 Portugal ended up on 4th position.
Portugal Coaching Staff
Well the Portugal football team will be coached by Fernando Santos whereas the assistant manager of this team is LLidio Vale. Portugal avail the services of Ricardo Peres as their goalkeeping coach and Carlos Gondinho is the technical director of this team.
Portugal Key Players
Portugal holds very competent and strong playing squad for FIFA World Cup 2018 but their key player is all times classical football star Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the captain of this team. All the rivalries of Portugal team are well aware of the strengths and capabilities of Ronaldo who scored 81 goals for this team and play as striker for Portugal.
Portugal Performance Preview
The performance of Portugal in current season is remained average as they had played two friendly matches and managed to won 1 of them against Egypt by 2-1 but in 2nd match played on 26th March 2018 Netherlands just outclass them by 3-0.
Portugal Group and Matches Schedule in FIFA World Cup 2018
Portugal football team is placed in Group B along with former FIFA Champion Spain, Morocco and IR Iran. The opening match of Portugal is scheduled against Spain on 15th June 2018 whereas in 2nd match Portugal will face Morocco on 20th June 2018 and the last match will be against Iran on 25th June 2018.