How did Portugal qualify for Round of 16?
Portugal started the tournament impressively with a 3-2 win against Ghana. Then, it beat Uruguay 2-0. Despite getting defeated 1-2 against South Korea, it qualified for the Round of 16 with six points.
How did Argentina qualify for Round of 16?
After suffering a shocking 1-2 defeat against Saudi Arabia in their opening match, Lionel Messi and boys defeated Mexico and Poland back-to-back, scoring two goals each in the matches. With six points under their belt, Argentina moved to the Round of 16 as the group toppers.
How did Portugal qualify for quarter-finals?
Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 in the Round of 16, with a hat-trick by 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos, and reached the quarter-finals. Cristiano Ronaldo did not start the game for his team and was sent only at the 73rd minute mark.
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How did Argentina qualify for quarter-finals?
Argentina defeated Australia 2-1, with a goal from Lionel Messi, in the Round of 16 and reached the quarter-finals..
Who are Portugal’s opponents in quarter-finals?
Portugal will play Morocco in the quarter-finals. Morocco earlier defeated Spain 3-0 in a penalty shoot-out.
Who are Argentina’s opponents in quarter-finals?
Argentina will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals. The Dutch earlier defeated the USA 3-1.
Who are Portugal’s potential opponents in semi-finals?
Portugal will play the winner of the France vs England match in the semi-finals. But, to get to the semi-finals, they must beat Morocco first.
Who are Argentina’s potential opponents in semi-finals?
Argentina will play the winner of the Croatia vs Brazil match in the semi-finals. But, to get to the semi-finals, they must beat the Netherlands first.
Is Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo dream encounter technically possible?
Yes, a dream encounter between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is definitely possible. If the final is played between Argentina and Portugal, Fernando Santos would surely include CR7 in the starting line-up and not keep him in the bench to watch the latter’s archrival play for glory.
