European champions Portugal enter the World Cup looking to build on the heroics of two years ago, but the squad travelling to Russia is significantly different to the one that tasted glory in France.
Coach Fernando Santos has axed ten of the group that won Euro 2016, but there is plenty of attacking talent available to him ahead of the Iberian nation’s opening Group B clash against rivals Spain.
With Cristiano Ronaldo at the forefront of Portugal’s chances, the European nation is an unpredictable entity to some degree.
Portugal’s 2018 World Cup Group Matches
Portugal vs Spain, 15 June 2018, 7pm UK time
Portugal vs Morocco, 20 June 2018, 1pm UK time
Iran vs Portugal, 25 June 2018, 7pm UK time
Portugal 2018 World Cup Squad
The Portuguese 23-man squad is loaded with exciting attacking players – the problem Santos will have is finding a blend that suits.