Portugal vs Ghana - Thurs 26 June, 11:00 pm, - Match Thread

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Portugal vs Ghana

Thurs 26 June, 11:00 pm Bangkok time GMT+7 - Match Thread

Venue: Estadio Nacional, Brasilia

Group Stage: Group G

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[Jonathan Fairfield]

In a game they must win, Portugal welcome back defender Pepe to the starting line up following his suspension.

Both of these sides will be knocked out if USA and Germany draw, with Portugal and Ghana each needing to win to stand any chance of progressing to the next round.

Here are some facts on how each side can qualify:

• Ghana could progress to the last 16 if they beat Portugal and Germany beat the Americans. However, should the US lose by one goal and Ghana win with the same scoreline then the US would go through by virtue of their better head-to-head record against the Black Stars. USA could also go through on goals scored if they are in a high scoring match.
• The Africans could also qualify at the expense of the Germans if compatriot Jurgen Klinsmann's United States side record a large victory.
• Portugal, who needed a last-minute equaliser against the US to avoid being knocked out, must beat Ghana and overturn a five-goal difference on the Americans

Source: BBC