Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are sitting atop Group H of the FIFA World Cup. A hard fought 3-2 victory over Ghana and a commanding win 2-0 over Uruguay has given Fernando Santos side a lot of breathing room in their last group game.
For South Korea things are a lot more serious after losing to Ghana and drawing with Uruguay the Asian side are in a win or go home situation. Even if Korea wins, they will have one eye on the Uruguay- Ghana match as it could come down to goal differential.
Here is what a victory by Portugal would mean for Group H of the FIFA World Cup. Watch the World Cup in the US live on FuboTV (7-day free trial) and Peacock (Limited-time offer for 0.99/m).
If Portugal defeats South Korea at the 2022 World Cup
A Portugal win will give the European side 9 points in Group H and top spot. The Portuguese would play the runner up of Group G which includes Brazil and Switzerland in the top two spots.
![Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal prepares for the match in front of Photographers during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)](https://bolavip.com/__export/1669991169476/sites/bolavip/img/2022/12/02/cristiano_ronaldo_of_portugal_prepares_for_the_match_in_front_of_photographers_during_the_fifa_worl_crop1669991144042.jpg_22069893.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal prepares for the match in front of Photographers during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The last time Portugal and South Korea met was in the 2002 World Cup where the host defeated Portugal 1-0 and by winning that match aided the USMNT who went on to be quarterfinalists in that World Cup.
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