This Tuesday, the Portugal nationwide group has an opportunity to take a decisive step within the World Cup qualifiers. They may face Hungary at Estádio José Alvalade figuring out they may safe their spot within the FIFA event set to happen subsequent summer time in North America. In that context, Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence on the sphere is a key storyline.
Portugal presently lead Group F within the European World Cup qualifiers. They’ve an ideal file, having gained all three of their matches. With 9 factors, Roberto Martinez’s squad holds a five-point benefit over their closest challenger, Hungary, and sits six factors forward of Armenia.
That’s why a win on Tuesday in opposition to Hungary might seal qualification for the 2026 World Cup for Portugal—supplied Armenia doesn’t beat Eire. If that consequence doesn’t go their means, Ronaldo and firm must wait till the November worldwide break to clinch qualification. Then, they’d solely want a attract considered one of their closing two matches, in opposition to Eire or Armenia.
For Hungary, the scenario is totally different. They comprehend it’s unlikely they’ll be capable of steal the highest spot within the group from the Portuguese, so their important purpose is to safe second place and earn a playoff spot. Incomes at the least a draw on Tuesday could be essential to that purpose, earlier than decisive matchups in November in opposition to their direct rivals.
Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary.
Possible lineup for Portugal
The absences that affected Portugal of their final match in opposition to Eire will stay in place this Tuesday, that means key gamers like Joao Neves and Joao Cancelo won’t be a part of the squad. One participant who is anticipated to be within the beginning lineup is Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed a penalty final Saturday and did not develop into the all-time scoring chief in World Cup qualifiers.
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The possible XI for Portugal in opposition to Hungary: Diogo Costa; Nelson Semedo, Ruben Dias, Antonio Silva Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Ruben Neves; Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao; Cristiano Ronaldo.
Possible lineup for Hungary
Dealing with the powerful problem of going up in opposition to the strongest group within the group, Hungary will look to rise to the event. That’s why head coach Marco Rossi is anticipated to discipline his very best group, highlighted by Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai.
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The possible beginning lineup for Hungary: Balasz Toth; Loic Nego, Willi Orban, Attila Szalai, Milos Kerkez; Bendeguz Bolla, Callum Types, Andras Schafer, Dominik Szoboszlai; Daniel Lukacs, Barnabas Varga.
