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Portugal: Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Raphael Guerreiro, Bruno Fernandes, Otavio, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix, William Carvalho, Goncalo Ramos
Switzerland: Yann Sommer, Edimilson Fernandes, Manuel Akanji, Breel Embolo, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Ricardo Rodriguez, Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas, Fabian Schaer, Xherdan Shaqiri
Preview
Portugal coach Fernando Santos has been boosted by news that key midfielder Otavio needs to be totally match and able to play in its World Cup last-16 match towards Switzerland on Tuesday.
Centre half Danilo Pereira, who sustained three damaged ribs final week, can be recovering effectively and will function later within the match.
His alternative within the final two matches was 39-year-old defender Pepe, who’s prone to preserve his place and be tasked with marking Swiss striker Breel Embolo, who has scored twice within the match.
Pepe will likely be paired with Manchester City centre again Ruben Dias, who was rested for his or her final group match towards South Korea which Portugal misplaced 2-1.
Santos was compelled right into a change at left again after Nuno Mendes was dominated out of the World Cup on account of an harm suffered within the first half towards Uruguay.
Santos switched Joao Cancelo to the left and introduced in Diogo Dalot at proper again and the coach is anticipated to maintain the identical formation towards Switzerland.
Captain Cristiano Ronaldo will bid once more to equal the report of World Cup objectives scored for Portugal held by Eusebio, who racked up 9 in 1966 in England.
Switzerland have their very own ahead in search of a spot within the report books.
Xherdan Shaqiri’s aim towards Serbia within the group stage meant he has discovered the web in additional World Cup tournaments than every other Swiss participant, having additionally scored in 2014 and 2018.
He is one aim away from matching probably the most World Cup objectives scored by a Switzerland participant – six, by Sepp Huegi all in 1954.
The Swiss quietly completed second of their group behind Brazil, victories over Cameroon and Serbia incomes their place within the final 16.
When and the place to look at
When will the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match kick-off?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match will kick-off at 12:30 AM IST, December 7.
Where will the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match kick-off?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match will kick-off at Lusail Stadium.
Where are you able to watch the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match in India?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match will likely be telecasted stay on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and effectively as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will likely be stay streamed on JioCinema.
Where are you able to watch the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match outdoors India?
Argentina – Live Stream: Telemundo
United States – TV: FOX, Telemundo; Live Stream: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Canada – TV: CTV, TSN; Live Stream: fuboTV, TSN app
United Kingdom – TV: BBC One; Live Stream: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website
Australia – TV: SBS; Live Stream: SBS On Demand
New Zealand – TV: Sky Sports; Live Stream: Sky Sport
Malaysia – TV: RTM, Astro; Live Stream: Astro Go
Singapore – TV: Mediacorp Channel 5; Live Stream: StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV
Hong Kong – TV: BeIN Sports, ITV; Live Stream: Now TV, ViuTV
Nigeria – TremendousSport and Showmax Pro.