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Portugal

FIFA #8
UEFA Qual
QF exit
Implied 9.1%
★★★★★Analyst rating

Analyst note

Ronaldo's 6th WC. But Portugal's case built on Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, B.Silva. VALUE BET.

Key player

Cristiano Ronaldo

Difficulty · Moderate

Projected XI

Shape on paper

4-4-2
CostaMendesInacioDiasCanceloB.FernandesNevesVitinhaB.SilvaRonaldoLeao
Forge's projected XI — not a confirmed lineup.

Deep dive

Contender breakdown

Qualification record

W7 D1 L2

Nations League

SF 2024-25

Starting XI

Costa; Cancelo/Dalot, Dias, Goncalo Inacio, Nuno Mendes; B.Silva, Vitinha, Neves, B.Fernandes; Leao/Pedro, Ronaldo(sub?)

Injury concerns

Ronaldo (38) – squad cover. Otherwise relatively healthy

Squad watch

Players to watch

  • Bruno Fernandes

    CAM/10 · Manchester United · Age 31

    ★★★★☆
    Impact
    Caps
    72
    Intl goals
    26
    Club 25-26
    Man Utd – better in 2025-26; regular captain
    Fitness
    Fully fit
    WC 2022
    Key in QF 2022 run
  • Cristiano Ronaldo

    ST/RW · Al Nassr · Age 41

    ★★★☆☆
    Impact
    Caps
    221
    Intl goals
    128
    Club 25-26
    Saudi Pro League; 40 goals; fitness maintained
    Fitness
    Managed role – squad cover
    WC 2022
    3 goals; QF exit 2022