Who could Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face in knockouts of FIFA World Cup 2026?

Seleção das Quinas have never clinched the World Cup crown.

The Portugal national football team have now secured their first win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They put in a sensational effort and came out on top with a 5-0 victory against Uzbekistan.

Their start to the campaign was not positive. They were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening game. It was an underwhelming effort by the Roberto Martinez-led side. Many criticised Cristiano Ronaldo and the strategy implemented by the Portugal national football team. They responded and silenced the critics in style.

CR7 scored a sensational brace. He became the oldest goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup and the only player to score in six different editions of the mega competition. Ronaldo also became the record goal scorer for Portugal at the grandest stage of them all after scoring his 10th goal at the flagship tournament. The midfield engine for Selecao das Quinas showed their full potential and were rewarded with three crucial points in the end.

Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo: List of all 10 goals in FIFA World Cup history

Who could Portugal face in knockouts?

Roberto Martinez’s men are yet to secure a berth in the round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup. The current scenario suggests that if Portugal go through, which is highly likely, then they will get to take on Paraguay in the round of 32.

If Cristiano Ronaldo and company get past the last 32 stage, then they might face Canada or Belgium in the round of 16.

The Portugal national football team will be looking to extend their winning run and it will help them get to the quarterfinals, where they can potentially take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina/ Australia/ Iran.

France, England and Spain are the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. Portugal also have a star-studded squad. They will now be looking to clinch a win in their final group stage game, which is going to be against Colombia and it is not going to be an easy clash for them.

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