Ronaldo-Less Portugal Beats Switzerland 6–1 at World Cup

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos shoots and scores a goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Switzerland, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

LUSAIL, Qatar—With Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, the superstar striker’s replacement scored a hat trick to lead Portugal over Switzerland 6–1 and into the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Goncalo Ramos, a 21-year-old forward who only made his Portugal debut last month, made his first start for his country and demonstrated the kind of clinical finishing Ronaldo was once known for.