FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal announce star-studded 26-man squad for Qatar

Portugal have announced a 26-man squad for the upcoming Football World Cup in Qatar.

The Fernando Santos-managed side has one of the best squads in terms of depth and they will be looking to go all the way to lift the trophy after a round-of-16 exit in the previous World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the side with Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo and a host of other stars alongside him. Renato Sanches, who was the Young Player of the Tournament in Euro 2016, though failed to make the cut.

Portugal World Cup Squad:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Rui Patricio (AS Roma).
Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Fulham FC), Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (SL Benfica), Matheus Nunes (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Vitinha (Paris St Germain), William Carvalho (Real Betis), Otavio (FC Porto).
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Ricardo Horta (SC Braga), Goncalo Ramos (FC Benfica), Andre Silva (RB Leipzig).

The 2016 Euro Champions start their World Cup campaign against Ghana on November 24.

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