On November 24, Portugal and Ghana will compete in the tournament’s opening game. Portugal’s opening match in Pool H will be against Ghana, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament.
One of the most expected European teams to triumph in Qatar, Portugal, will enter the game amidst a dispute between Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United, who have urged CR7 not to return to practice after his world cup season is complete.
Otto Addo’s crew has undergone many significant changes, so they might have something unique to offer.
Teams Overview
Ghana
Despite their confidence-boosting warm-up victory against Switzerland last week in Abu Dhabi, Ghana begins the world cup in varied shape. Ghana must throw on their highest-scoring shoes to get through a defense that has only conceded two goals in their previous seven games.
Portugal
The 61st-ranked squad in the most current FIFA world rankings is projected to be an easy match for the 2016 European Champions since Fernando Santos has an immensely skilled roster at his hands. Portugal, on either hand, is a perfect footballing country.
Only two times, in 1966 and 2006, have they gone to the semifinals of a FIFA World Cup. They lost in the round of 16 in four of their past five competitions. Ronaldo, who may be competing in his final World Cup, would dearly prefer to alter it this time.
Head-to-Head
Ghana and Portugal only met once at the World Cup 2014 group stage. Ghana won the match 1-2 as Asamoah Gyan’s equal 10 minutes from the end reversed John Boye’s penalty goal on the half-hour.
Portugal vs. Ghana Match 2022
| Date | 24-11-22 |
| Time | 9:00 PM |
| Venue | Stadium 974 |
Players to Watch
Both teams are not concerned about any injuries. Senior winger Andre Ayew will lead Ghana’s assault, and the team is eager to see how Mohammed Kudus performs. The senior midfielder will not be scared by Cristiano Ronaldo’s aura, who is expected to be Portugal’s top player in the game. Rafael Leao, a forward for AC Milan, will be a fantastic young star to watch simultaneously.
Portugal vs. Ghana Prediction
Larger teams have had it difficult at the FIFA World Cup 2022, as evidenced by the defeats of Argentina and Germany in their opening games against favorites Saudi Arabia and Japan, etc. Portugal will take the easy route and go for a 2-0 win.
