Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo will make it to the FIFA World Cup 2022 later in the year in Qatar. This event may be the last opportunity for the 37-year old player to possibly win the tournament in the last phase of his career.
It is worth noting that C. Ronaldo, the Manchester United striker, has remained a legendary figure in Portugal soccer boasting 115 goals in a total of 186 appearances in his involvement at the senior international level. It is worth mentioning that Ronaldo has spent 19 years on the pitch.
He has had numerous high points in his time in Portugal soccer but none is as significant as the UEFA EURO 2016 campaign. At this event, he won the trophy for his native country, even though he was injured in the final game against France where the team had a 1-0 victory.
The Journey of Portugal to the World Cup
Portugal has already been drawn into the Group H of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The team will go against Ghana, Uruguay, and the Korea Republic to earn a place in the last 16th round. The first match would take place on November 24 against Ghana and then go against Uruguay on November 28.
The team will round off the match on December 2 against the Korea Republic. Cristiana Ronaldo will be a strong part of these matches as he aims to add to his 7 goals in appearances during the tournament. He may be a key player in propelling Portugal soccer to the knockout phase during the World Cup.
What Happens in the Round of 16?
If Portugal can take the lead in Group H, the team, with Ronaldo, will go against the runner-ups of Group G. This could mean that the team will go against Cameroon, Serbia, or Switzerland. Brazil has been drawn into Group G and it is expected that the team would take the lead, thanks to their recent exploits and the caliber of stars among the team.
If Portugal was to be pitted against Brazil, Ronaldo may use this opportunity to avenge the wrongs dished out to the team during Russia 2018 where his team fell short of receiving the trophy when it lost to its Group H opponents, Uruguay in a 2-1 defeat.
With different speculations from soccer enthusiasts, the 2022 World Cup may be the showdown time where Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi would have a final dance at an elite level as they go leg-to-leg for the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar.
Without a doubt, Ronaldo and Messi are the two biggest players of all time and there is a high chance of the duo encountering each other during the World Cup. It is worth noting that neither of the two players has won a World Cup, even with their pedigree.
Brazil or Spain may be the real opponents and could pitch some of the world’s biggest players against each other for the biggest prize. So, will Ronaldo get his hands on the prized trophy? Time will tell as the World Cup plays out.
