Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will take on the African Black Stars Ghana to kick off their World Cup opener on Thursday. It’s a 4:00 pm GMT kick-off at Stadium 974. Let’s take a quick look at official Portugal vs Ghana lineup and gather the latest team news.
🆚 Portugal vs Ghana | Group H
🗓 Date: Thursday, 24 November 2022
🕗 Kickoff-Time: 4:00 pm Portugal Time | 4:00 pm Ghana Time
🏟 Venue: Stadium 974
📺 Live: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, TSN, ITV1, ITV Hub
Portugal’s Confirmed Lineup vs Ghana
| Formation | 4-3-1-2 |
| Manager | Fernando Santos |
| Goalkeeper | Costa |
| Defender | Cancelo, Dias, Pereira, Guerreiro |
| Midfielder | Otavio, Neves, Fernandes; Silva |
| Forward | Felix, Ronaldo |
AC Milan youngster Rafael Leao is starting on the bench. Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the frontline.
Team News:
Cristiano Ronaldo missed their pre-World Cup friendly against Nigeria due to illness. However, he is fit and will start against Ghana.
Ghana’s Confirmed Lineup vs Portugal
| Formation | 5-4-1 |
| Manager | Otto Addo |
| Goalkeeper | Ati-Zigi |
| Defender | Seidu, Amartey, Djiku, Salisu, Baba |
| Midfielder | Kudus, Samed, Partey, Ayew |
| Forward | Inaki Williams |
Arsenal’s Thomas Partey will anchor the midfield. Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams is the big name in the offense and will bring in a lot of paces.
Team News:
Otto Addo has no injury concerns before their World Cup opener against Portugal. He will get a fully fit squad to choose from.
