Could this finally be Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s year? Or will Ghana play spoiler?
These will be key questions worth analyzing when Portugal and Ghana kick off their 2022 FIFA World Cup journeys by playing each other in their Group H opening fixture.
In the 2018 World Cup, Portugal fell to Uruguay 2-1 in the Round of 16 while Ghana last qualified in 2014 but finished last in a group that also featured the Portuguese.
Here’s how to watch the two sides compete in the 2022 World Cup:
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When is Portugal vs. Ghana in the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Portugal and Ghana will face off on Thursday, Nov. 24, which is one of four Thanksgiving Day fixtures in Qatar.
What time is Portugal vs. Ghana in the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Portugal and Ghana will kick off at 11 a.m. ET at Stadium 974, which is 7 p.m. in Qatar.
How to watch Portugal vs. Ghana in the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The game will be broadcast on FOX Sports in English and Telemundo in Spanish.
How to stream Portugal vs. Ghana in the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The game can be streamed online on FOX, the Fox Sports app or on Peacock (Spanish).
Portugal vs. Ghana - Group H | 11 a.m. ET | Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2022 en Español on Peacock
Who are the players to watch in Portugal vs. Ghana?
Portugal is coming into this tournament with one of the deepest squads. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) will shoulder the goal-scoring responsibility while midfielders like Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) and Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) will have to produce in the middle of the pitch and in the final third. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa (FC Porto) is in the midst of a breakout club campaign and could be a sensation if he starts between the sticks.
For Ghana, it is an inexperienced squad at the international level, but they have the players to be a darkhorse team if the stars align in the Black Stars' favor. Thomas Partey (Arsenal) is one of the best holding midfielders in the sport, Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club) is a workhorse as a No. 9 and Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) and Kamaldeen Sulemana (Rennes) are two potential breakout youngsters who also play up top.
