The third World Cup match of the day features the player who has been talked about most in the lead up to the tournament, but not for the right reasons.
Cristiano Ronaldo was released by Manchester United two days ago, but his attention will turn to his home country in what is possibly his last World Cup.
Here’s everything you need to know as Portugal take on Ghana this afternoon.
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What time does Portugal vs Ghana kick off?
The match kicks off at 4pm UK Time, which constitutes a 7pm kick off time in Qatar.
What channel is Portugal vs Ghana on?
The match is being broadcast on ITV1 in the UK, with coverage starting from 3pm, an hour before kick-off.
How do I live stream Portugal vs Ghana?
If you are unable to watch on television, the match is available to stream on the ITVX streaming service in the UK, with access being available either via the downloadable app to your phone or via the ITVX website.
Stats ahead of the game
This is only the second meeting between the two sides, with the only other encounter taking place in the 2014 tournament in Brazil, where a late Ronaldo goal sealed a 2-1 victory against the Africans, who are playing in their fourth World Cup tournament.
Where is Portugal v Ghana being played?
The match is being played at Stadium 974 located in Ras Abu Aboud, which is a temporary venue made from 974 recycled shipping containers and is named after Qatar’s international dialling code. It has a capacity of 44,089. This will be the stadiums second match of seven at the tournament, with the first being Poland’s 0-0 draw with Mexico.
It has also been reported that the stadium will be dismantled after the tournament, with the roof and seats being donated to sporting projects outside Qatar.
What are the latest betting odds?
Portugal- 2/7
Draw- 17/4
Ghana- 19/2
( Odds courtesy of SkyBet, correct at time of publishing. Please gamble responsibly)
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