FIFA World Cup 2022, Portugal vs. South Korea | Ricardo Horta scores early for Portugal

Ricardo Horta of Portugal celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022, in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
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South Korea sits third in the FIFA World Cup Group H with one point, but can still qualify for the knockout round of the competition tonight if they beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal at the Education City Stadium. They must also hope that Ghana beats or at least draw with Uruguay.

Portugal, already qualified, has an incentive of its own; secure the top spot in Group H and avoid being tied against Brazil in the last 16.

Teams

South Korea (4-2-3-1):

Kim Seung-gyu; Kim Jin-su, Kim Young-gwon, Kwon Kyung-won, Kim Moon-hwan; Jung Woo-young, Hwang In-beom; Lee Kang-in, Lee Jae-sung, Son Heung-min (captain); Cho Gue-sung

Coach: Paulo Bento (POR)

Portugal (4-2-3-1):

Diogo Costa; Diogo Dalot, Antonio Silva, Pepe, Joao Cancelo; Ruben Neves, Matheus Nunes; Ricardo Horta, Joao Mario, Vitinha; Cristiano Ronaldo (captain)

Coach: Fernando Santos (POR)

Referee: Facundo Tello (ARG)

(With input from agencies)