Portugal is ready to make a deep run at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Fernando Santos’ team began the tournament with a hard-fought win over Ghana 3-2, then a solid performance against a disappointing Uruguay 2-0, and ended group play with a shock defeat to South Korea 2-1.
Switzerland also had a solid first round and only finished in second in Group G due to having scored less goals than Brazil. The Swiss edged Cameroon 1-0, then fell to Brazil 1-0, and played an epic 3-2 win over Serbia.
Now both teams are looking to make history in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Find out! Watch the World Cup in the US live on FuboTV (7-day free trial) and Peacock (Limited-time offer for 0.99/m).
What happens if Portugal loses to Switzerland?
A Portuguese loss would mean the end of the tournament for Cristiano Ronaldo and company. If Portugal were to continue it would mean a quarterfinal showdown with the winner of Spain and Morocco. Knockout games cannot end in a tie and are decided in extra time or penalty kicks.
Pepe of Portugal (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Despite boasting a talented team over the last 20 years, Portugal have never really lived up to their billing, placing fourth in 2006 but not going past the round of 16 in their last three World Cups.
