Portugal returned to the World Cup in 2022, looking to improve on their 2018 knockout-round exit. Under Fernando Santos, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Portugal showed enough quality to navigate the group stage, but their campaign ended in the knockout rounds before the latter stages. With 12 goals in 5 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.
Portugal showed enough quality to navigate a challenging group stage, though not without the occasional stumble. They put on a commanding display against Switzerland in the Round of 16, and were narrowly knocked out by Morocco in the Quarter-finals. The narrowest of defeats against Morocco ended what had been a promising tournament run.
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Gonçalo Ramos led Portugal's attack with 3 goals at the 2022 World Cup.
vs Switzerland
Round of 16
Hat-trick by Ramos 3 goals in 22 minutes.
The tactical mind behind Portugal's 2022 campaign. At the helm since the 2018 World Cup 13 World Cup matches managed in total.
Fernando Santos' pragmatic approach allowed Portugal's squad size of 26 to adapt and thrive. The team's balance between attack and defense proved pivotal in their success.
