FIFA World Cup 2022 highlights, Portugal vs Switzerland: Ramos scores hat-trick as Ronaldo and Co. enter quarter-finals

FIFA World Cup 2022 highlights, Portugal vs Switzerland: Replacing Cristiano Ronaldo in the Portugal side, Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick as the 2016 UEFA Euro winners hammered Switzerland 6-1 in the Round of 16 match at the Lusail Stadium on Wednesday. Ronaldo-led Portugal will meet Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with his teammate after Portugal's Goncalo Ramos scored his side's opening goal (AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped from the starting line-up when Portugal locked horns with Switzerland in the Round of 16 encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Eyeing a place in the quarter-finals of the Qatar World Cup on Wednesday, Ronaldo-less Portugal thrashed Switzerland in the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup at the Lusail Stadium. Ronaldo, who only scored a single goal for Portugal in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup, was used as a late second-half substitute by head coach Fernando Santos....Read More

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• 7 Dec 2022, 02:31:30 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE score: Ronaldo and Co. to meet Morocco!

  Portugal have hammered Switzerland 6-1 to set a date with Morocco in the quarter-final stage of the Qatar World Cup. Portugal will meet Morocco on Saturday. Earlier, Morocco dumped Spain out on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup. Morocco will record its first-ever appearance in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 02:25:36 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE score: Full-time! Portugal are through!

  What a massive win for Portugal. Ronaldo-led Portugal have thrashed Switzerland 6-1 in the Round of 16 phase of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Portugal were too good by a country mile even without Ronaldo. With the win, Portugal have entered the quarter-finals of the Qatar World Cup.

  Final score: Portugal 6 - Switzerland 1 

• 7 Dec 2022, 02:22:49 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE score: GOAL! 

  GOAL! Rafael Leão - What a goal! What a strike! A goal of the tournament contender for sure from the AC Milan star. Portugal have fired six against the Swiss tonight. The keeper had no chance! An assist from Raphaël Guerreiro, who also got himself on the scoring sheet earlier. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 02:20:08 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE score: Ronaldo scores? 

  GOAL! Oh, wait, Ronaldo's strike has been ruled offside. Ronaldo knew it too! A brilliant finish to outfox the Swiss goalkeeper. But the goal won't count. The 37-year-old has never scored for Portugal in a Round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup. CR7 has played in 5 different World Cup events for Portugal.

• 7 Dec 2022, 02:12:02 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE score: Ramos in special company! 

  Gonçalo Ramos has smashed multiple records in his debut match at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Ronaldo's replacement Ramos has become the first player to score a hat-trick on his first FIFA World Cup start since Miroslav Klose. The legendary Germany striker achieved the same feat in the 2002 edition of the World Cup.  

• 7 Dec 2022, 02:05:19 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, LIVE score FIFA WC 2022: Enters CR7 - Ronaldo replaces Ramos!

  Portugal captain Ronaldo has finally been introduced by head coach Santos. CR7 has taken centre stage and he still has time to extend Portugal's mammoth lead in the second half. He takes the captain’s armband from Pepe. Also, Gonçalo Ramos' memorable night has come to an end. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:58:32 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, LIVE score FIFA WC 2022: Hat-trick for Ramos!

  Take a bow, Ramos! What a debut at the grandest stage of them all. Ramos has completed his hat trick in the 66th minute of the game. He has peaked in no time! Ronaldo's replacement has scored Portugal's fifth goal with a clever dink. A dream start for the youngster!

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:49:49 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE: GOAL! Akanji makes it 4-1!

  GOAL! Manuel Obafemi Akanji has scored the opener for the Swiss, moments after Portugal fired its fourth goal of the match. He scores from an unmissable range. A comeback on the cards? Switzerland 1 - 4 Portugal. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:47:27 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE: GOAL by Guerreiro! 

  GOAL! The Swiss have conceded another goal. Raphael Guerreiro with a peach of a strike. It was Goncalo Ramos, who assisted Guerreiro for Portugal's 4th goal of the match. No back for the Swiss from here? 

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:43:01 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE: GOAL! A brace for Ramos! 

  GOLA! Ramos with his second goal of the night. Ronaldo's lesser-known replacement is busy making headlines in Qatar. A striker's goal from Ramos as Portugal take a 3-0 lead over the Swiss. A brace on his debut, a dream start indeed for young Ramos. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:38:38 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Should CR7 feature in 2nd half? 

  Did you know? Switzerland have struggled to score a first-half goal in 3 of its 4 matches. Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo both missed the 1st half, but the star players are expected to feature in the 2nd half for Portugal. The second half is underway. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:33:59 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Ronaldo's massive streak ends! 

  For the first time in his legendary career since 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo was benched by Portugal at a major tournament. Santos' monumental decision has ended Ronaldo's 31-game streak. Will CR7 warm the bench in the 2nd half? 

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:21:47 AM IST

  Switzerland vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Half-time at Lusail Stadium!

  After youngster Ramos bagged all the headlines with his stunning strike, veteran defender Pepe doubled Portugal's lead as Santos' men have ended the first half ahead of the Swiss. Portugal are in the driving seat. Switzerland 0 - 2 Portugal at half-time in Qatar. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:18:11 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Another corner for Portugal

  F. Schär has received a yellow card from the referee. Schar was booked for his foul on Felix. We are already into four minutes of added time. Can Portugal score a third goal before the whistle? Another corner for the Ronaldo-less side. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:14:57 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Ramos strikes it on goal!

  A brilliant through ball for Ramos, who drills a low shot on goal. However, his shot is saved by the goalkeeper. Corner for Portugal and Pepe is the man to watch out for! The Swiss have cleared the danger. Throw in for Portugal. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:12:09 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Pepe smashes record!

  Pepe has entered his name in the history books with his sublime header! Ronaldo's long-time teammate and former Real Madrid defender Pepe is now the oldest player to score in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup at 39 years and 283 days!

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:05:03 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: What a goal by Pepe!

  GOAL! Another one! It's Pepe, who has come up with a bullet header to give Portugal its 2nd goal of the night. The veteran defender has fired a brilliant header from the corner to extend Portugal's lead. Talk about the leap from the 39-year-old veteran! Big goal by the big man! Portugal 2 - 0 Switzerland after 34 minutes. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 01:02:13 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: What a hit by Shaqiri!

  Freekick opportunity for the Swiss. It is star man Shaqiri who is lining it up for his side. He has gone for goal! The keeper has made a fantastic save. Corner for the Swiss. Shaqiri takes it and the ball is cleared by Portugal's Bruno Fernandes.

• 7 Dec 2022, 12:57:44 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Dream start for Portugal! 

  Goncalo Ramos has given Portugal the lead in the 1st half. Ramos received his first start in a match where Portugal made a massive call to bench captain Ronaldo. So far, so good for Portugal! Who will join Morocco in the quarter-finals?  

• 7 Dec 2022, 12:49:34 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: GOAL! 

  GOAL! Portugal are ahead! What a hit by Gonçalo Matias Ramos. Ronaldo's replacement has given Portugal an early lead! What a hit from a tight angle. Brilliant play by João Félix to set him up. Portugal 1-0 Switzerland in the 17th minute of the game.

• 7 Dec 2022, 12:43:19 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Pepe vs Shaqiri!

  Veteran defender Pepe involved in a duel with Shaqiri. A freekick for Switzerland in the end. The Swiss have competed well with Portugal for early possession. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 12:37:13 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Corner for the Swiss!

  Embolo with the first shot of the game. However, his attempt was blocked and the Portugal have a corner to defend. A foul to stop the attack by the Swiss and Portugal have a free kick. A lively start to the first half! 

• 7 Dec 2022, 12:31:59 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Kick-off at Lusail Stadium! 

  We are underway! Switzerland are hoping to enter the quarter-finals for the first time in 68 years. Eyeing its first title in Qatar, former UEFA Euro winners Portugal are without record goalscorer and captain Ronaldo. The winner of the Round of 16 match will meet Morocco in the quarter-finals. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 12:23:53 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Time for national anthems!

  Portugal are set to meet Switzerland for the third time this year. Portugal recorded a 4-0 win over the Swiss at home in Lisbon. In the away fixture, the Swiss outclassed Portugal 1-0 in Geneva during the UEFA Nations League. National anthems coming up next!  

• 7 Dec 2022, 12:18:36 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: What Portugal coach Santos said about Ronaldo

  Santos was unimpressed with how Ronaldo reacted after the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star was substituted during Portugal's final group game. "I didn't like it at all. I didn't like it at all. Then these matters are resolved, resolved in-house. They are over. It is the end of the story regarding this issue and now we're thinking about the game tomorrow and everyone is fully focused on the match preparations," Santos had said. 

• 7 Dec 2022, 12:01:13 AM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: No space for Cancelo!

  Under the leadership of Ronaldo, Portugal topped Group H at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Ronaldo only managed to find the back of the net in Portugal's World Cup opener against Ghana. Besides superstar Ronaldo, Manchester City star Joao Cancelo is also left out of the playing XI for the upcoming match against Switzerland.

• 6 Dec 2022, 11:48:00 PM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: A quick look at line-ups!

  Portugal XI (4-3-3): Costa; Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; Otavio, Carvalho, B. Silva; Fernandes, Ramos, Ronaldo. 

  Switzerland XI (4-2-3-1): Sommer; Fernandes, Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas; Embolo. 

• 6 Dec 2022, 11:45:40 PM IST

  Portugal vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Portugal BENCH Ronaldo!

  Perhaps the biggest development in the lead-up to kick-off is that Portugal have decided to bench its captain Cristiano Ronaldo for the crucial fixture against the Swiss. A big call was taken by Portugal head coach Fernando Santos, who was unimpressed with Ronaldo's behaviour in his side's final group game. South Korea outclassed Portugal in its final group game. 

• 6 Dec 2022, 11:41:05 PM IST

  Hello and welcome!

  Portugal are without its talisman Cristiano Ronaldo as the European giants have opted to bench the veteran forward for the Round of 16 match against Switzerland. The upcoming Round of 16 match between Ronaldo-less Portugal and Switzerland will be played at the Lusail Stadium.