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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
Ronaldo was benched for Portugal's first knockout game on Tuesday as they beat Switzerland 6-1, with his replacement Goncalo Ramos netting a hat-trick
Portugal crushed Switzerland 6-1 in their round-of-16 encounter that started with Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench.
Portugal will meet Morocco in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
The forward was linked with a potential move to Saudi Arabia but Portugal coach Fernando Santos said he knew nothing about it.
Brazil, who had already qualified, finished on top on goal difference with six points and will face South Korea in the last 16.
Switzerland finished with six points, level with Group G winners Brazil but behind on goal difference.
A largely featureless game had been meandering towards a goalless draw when Casemiro struck seven minutes from time to take Brazil to six points at the top of Group G.
Brazil joined champions France to become the second team to secure a place in the knockout phase.
Tite is optimistic about Neymar's recovery from his injury and that he will have his talisman back in time to help them win a record-extending sixth World Cup title.
The 25-year-old striker, who was born in Yaounde but raised in Basel, stood still with an apologetic frown on his face after he scored while the Switzerland players celebrated around him.
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