Fernando Santos, the coach of Portugal, announced on Thursday the names of 26 players who will go to the World Cup 2022. Among them is Cristiano Ronaldo, the edition in Qatar is likely to be the last in the career of the Lusitania star.
For Ronaldo, this will be the fifth World Cup final after 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018.
“Ready to raise the name of Portugal again! There are 26 names on Fernando Santos’ list, but we’re all there! Power of Portugal!” – Cristiano Ronaldo on Twitter.
The composition of the Portuguese national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton), Rui Patricio (Roma).
Defenders: Diogu Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Danilo Pereira (Paris Saint-Germain), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Diaz (Manchester City), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Rafael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund).
Midfielders: Joao Palinha (Fulham), Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (Benfica), Mateus Nunes (Wolverhampton), Vitinho (Paris Saint-Germain), William Carvalho (Betis ) Seville), Otavio (Porto).
attackers: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Rafael Leao (Milan), Ricardo Horta (Braga), Gonzalo Ramos (Benfica), Andre Silva (RB Leipzig).
In Group H of the 2022 World Cup, Portugal will meet with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.
Uma vez mais, prontos para elevar bem alto o nome de Portugal. Mr. Fernando Santos has 26 names on his list, but we are all being called! Forsa Portugal!uD83DuDCAAuD83CuDFFDuD83DuDE4FuD83CuDFFD pic.twitter.com/ZYrmIs4deq
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 10, 2022
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