Portugal play Uruguay in the World Cup on Monday.
When: Monday Nov. 28, 2100 local
Where: Lusail Stadium, Lusail.
Capacity: 88,966
Odds:
Portugal win: Evens
Uruguay win: 23/10
Draw: 3/1
Key stats:
* Portugal made their World Cup debut in England in 1966, knocking out champions Brazil, reaching the semi-finals and finishing in third place – their best result so far.
* Portugal’s veteran striker Cristiano Ronaldo is the leading scorer in the history of men’s international football, with 118 goals for his nation.
* Portugal began their Group H campaign with a thrilling 3-2 win over Ghana where Ronaldo became the first player to score in five World Cups.
* Double World Cup winners Uruguay won the inaugural tournament in their capital Montevideo in 1930 and lifted it again in 1950 by upsetting hosts Brazil.
* Uruguay finished third behind Brazil and Argentina in South America’s qualifiers, veteran forward Luis Suarez top-scoring with eight goals.
* Uruguay drew 0-0 with South Korea in their opening Group H game.
Previous meetings:
Portugal and Uruguay have played each other three times, with one win each – including the South Americans’ victory at the 2018 World Cup – and a draw.