Portugal’s second Group B match sees them take on Morocco at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Tuesday.
Iran, who face Spain later on in the evening, will begin the day as Group B leaders following their late 1-0 win over Morocco last week.
Moroccan forward Aziz Bouhaddouz scored a 95th-minute own goal, leaving Herve Renard’s side bottom of the group.
Portugal team news vs Morocco
Andre Silva is likely to be kept out once again by Goncalo Guedes, who complemented Ronaldo nicely up front against Spain.
Fernando Santos has no injuries to deal with ahead of Wednesday’s match.
New Wolves signing Rui Patricio should once again start in goal.
Possible Line up
Rui Patricio; Cedric Soares, Pepe, Jose Fonte, Raphael Guerreiro; Bernado Silva, Joao Moutinho, William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes; Goncalo Guedes, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Morocco team news vs Portugal
Despite losing their opening match, head coach Renard could yet field a similar eleven as last week.
Monaco winger Nabil Dirar is a slight doubt but is expected to be available.
Possible Line Up
Munir; Achraf Hakimi, Medhi Benatia, Romain Saiss, Hamza Mendyl; Karim El Ahmadi, Mbark Boussoufa; Hakim Ziyech, Younes Belhanda, Amine Harit; Ayoub El Kaabi.
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