Diogo Dalot was an unlikely hero in Prague where Portugal beat Czech Republic 4-0 in the UEFA Nations League. The Manchester United right-back opened the scoring in the 33rd minute before Bruno Fernandes doubled the advantage in added time.

Patrik Schick missed a penalty on the stroke of half time which proved a pivotal moment in the match. Dalot made it 3-0 in the 52nd minute before Diogo Jota added a fourth to complete the rout.

The victory takes Fernandor Santos’ side the top of Group 2 after Switzerland won 2-1 in Spain. The Seleção now turn their attention to a showdown against La Roja in Braga where a draw will be enough to advance to the UEFA Nations League finals.

PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall reports from Fortuna Arena.

Portugal play the Czech Republic in Prague on Saturday evening hoping to get the result needed to leave themselves in a position to finish top of the group when they host Spain the final group game.

A draw or better for the Seleção tomorrow will leave everything to play for in an Iberian showdown in Braga on Tuesday. Portugal are missing the injured Pepe, João Félix and Raphaël Guerreiro and the suspended João Cancelo against the Czechs. 

Portugal to finish the group stage as the World Cup looms large

You can feel it now, can’t you? Excitement percolates. The World Cup crests the horizon, glory awaits… indignity also for those unprepared.

The final significant international football break before the World Cup has descended upon us. Portugal are two key results away from the UNL playoffs. Specifically, a point vs the Czechs and victory over Spain separate Portugal from the semi-finals.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will commence with the match between the host country Qatar playing against the South American team Ecuador. The game will be played as a stand-alone event on 20th November and will be held at the Al Bayt Stadium.

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