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We love Portugal to make the semifinals, and let us tell you why. Everyone knows about Ronaldo and his quest to win the World Cup. Portugal finally has an elite team that gives him a chance not only to make a deep run but also to qualify for the semifinals, which is what we need.
First of all, Nuno Mendes and Joao Cancelo are elite full-backs who make this team dangerous and lethal in attack. Then you have the anchors in midfield with the elite duo of Vitinha and Joao Neves. Vitinha has the perfect touch on his passes to create opportunities, and both men can dictate play exceptionally well.
Then you have the glue that holds everything together in Bruno Fernandes, who will help take this team far and give Ronaldo the best chance to achieve what he wants most. Fernandes can do it all—he creates chances, provides assists, and is a very capable goal scorer. He is an outstanding leader and one of the best players in the world at his position.
The biggest concern for this team would be defending set pieces, but the best way to solve that problem is through possession. Portugal should be able to control plenty of the ball with the five key players we just discussed.
We like this team to make a deep run and qualify for the semifinals at plus odds.