Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest interview with Piers Morgan has rather marred the build-as much as Portugal’s World Cup marketing campaign with the striker now a loose agent following the ‘collectively agreed’ separation among himself and Manchester United.
In an exceedingly arguable interview, Ronaldo designated his disappointment at Old Trafford or even went thus far as to mention he had no appreciate for Erik ten Hag. He additionally referred to as out United’s owners, the Glazers, announcing they “don’t care approximately the club” at the carrying side.
When is Portugal vs Ghana?
The aspects are set to fulfill for his or her first World Cup fixture tomorrow, Thursday 24 November, with a UK kick-off time of 4pm GMT. Stadium 974 might be web website hosting the Group H in shape. Stadium 974 is a transient venue, constructed in November 2021, which has been made from 974 recycled transport containers. It has a potential for 40,000 spectators.
How to look at Portugal vs Ghana
ITV might be broadcasting the in shape with insurance set to begin at 3.30pm in advance of the 4pm kick-off. Mark Pougatch, Ian Wright, Gary Neville and Roy Keane are the principle faces of ITV all through the World Cup.
The movement may also be to be had to circulate via the ITVHub. Viewers will want to enroll in a loose account if you want to watch the in shape.
Road to the tournament
For the 1/3 time in latest years, Portugal had been compelled to combat via the play-offs if you want to qualify for the World Cup. They completed 2d of their qualifying group, dropping at domestic to Serbia, and that they then needed to face Turkey and North Macedonia if you want to attain the principle tournament.
Ghana, on the alternative hand, completed pinnacle in their qualifying group, regardless of their AFCON troubles, beating South Africa, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe. They then went on to conquer fierce competitors Nigeria on away dreams withinside the 1/3 spherical play-off to make it to Qatar.
What TV channel is the in shape on?
Portugal vs Ghana withinside the World Cup might be to be had to look at on ITV One. This may be accessed on Freeview channel 103.
Watch Live Stream
The recreation also can be streamed on ITV X however ensure you've got got an account installation in advance so that you don’t pass over a minute of the recreation!
ITV X changed into formerly ITV Hub earlier than the broadcaster determined to rebrand and convey out the contemporary ITV X service.
Team News
It’s a bit early to recognize any crew information for this fixture as of yet, however while facts turns into to be had we’ll be updating this page – so preserve checking returned for more.
Portugal Squad
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Patricio (AS Roma)
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Danilo Pereira (PSG), Pepe (FC Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Antonio Silva (SL Benfica), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund)
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), Otavio Monteiro (FC Porto), Vitinha (PSG), William Carvalho (Real Betis)
Forwards: Andre Silva (RB Leipzig), Cristiano Ronaldo (N/A), Goncalo Ramos (SL Benfica), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Ricardo Horta (SC Braga).
Ghana Squad
Goalkeepers: Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen), Danlad Ibrahim (Asante Kokoto), Lawrence Ati Zigi (FC St Gallen).
Defenders: Denis Odoi (Club Brugge), Tariq Lamptey (Brighton), Alidu Seidu (Clermont), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City), Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg), Mohammed Salisu (Southampton), Abdul-Rahman Baba (Reading), Gideon Mensah (Auxerre).
Midfielders: Andre Ayew (Al Sadd), Thomas Partey (Arsenal), Elisha Owusu (Gent), Salis Abdul Samed (Lens), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax), Daniel Kofi Kyereh (Freiburg).
Forwards: Daniel Barnieh Afriyie (Accra Hearts of Oak), Kamal Sowah (Club Brugge), Issahaku Abdul Fatawu (Sporting CP), Osman Bukari (Red Star Belgrade), Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Antoine Semenyo (Bristol City), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Rennes).
Odds
The bookies have Portugal as their favourite.
Portugal to win: 2/5
Draw: 15/4
Ghana to win: 15/2
Prediction
The Portuguese powerhouses are plenty higher on paper than Ghana. They shouldn’t have any troubles of their World Cup opener.
Prediction: Portugal 3 – zero Ghana