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Portugal have qualified for the Qatar 2022 World Cup after Man United's Bruno Fernandes scored twice against North Macedonia.

Thank you to all the Portuguese for the tireless support! It was a horror pass from defender Darko Velkovski that gave the ball away in the 32nd minute and allowed Bruno Fernandes to play a lovely one-two with his Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo before tucking away. However, the fairytale came to an end in Porto.

The eight seeded teams for Friday's World Cup finals draw have been confirmed after Portugal sealed their place with a win over North Macedonia.

All four pots will be ordered by the FIFA World Ranking, apart from the winners of the three remaining playoffs -- two intercontinental and the outstanding UEFA path involving Ukraine which are due to be played in June -- who will be placed into Pot 4 regardless of their FIFA Ranking. It means heavyweights Germany and Netherlands, along with Denmark, Switzerland, Croatia and Uruguay, will be placed into Pot 2 and face the likelihood of a difficult group for the finals, which will be held between Nov. 21 and Dec. 18 in Qatar. Pot 1 contains hosts Qatar, along with strongest seven nations to have qualified for the finals, according to the next FIFA World Ranking which will be officially published on Thursday ahead of the draw.

Manchester United duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes have combined once again to put Portugal 1-0 ahead in their World Cup playoff final.

Cristiano Ronaldo's cheeky nutmeg pass finds Bruno Fernandes who finishes emphatically to give Portugal the lead! He then popped a pass towards Ronaldo, who then laid it back into the midfielder’s path with a cheeky nutmeg for Fernandes to finish well into the bottom corner. Video: Ronaldo and Fernandes combine for goal to give Portugal vital step towards Qatar World Cup

CRISTIANO RONALDO was in a playful mood ahead of Portugal's crucial World Cup play-off decider with North Macedonia.

Ronaldo was in a far more serious mood following Portugal's triumph over Turkey last week, insisting nothing had been achieved despite the win. Ronaldo exaggerated Soares' spring, tucking his legs under his body while holding his arms out in a graceful pose. In response, the Manchester United superstar burst into a fit of laughter.

Cristiano Ronaldo did not need to play the role of hyped-up promoter in order to explain the importance of this match for him and his country, but it seems ...

North Macedonia go on the attack but Pepe tackles Bardhi on the edge of the area and Portugal counter. North Macedonia will be kicking themselves for the manner in which they conceded but, on balance, Portugal have been the better side. Having witnessed the scenes of emotional devastation that followed Italy's defeat, Portugal know they have little room for complacency this evening. "For us, it's also a game of our lives. Ronaldo drifts across the box and latches onto a long ball up from the back, but is tackled. It was a fine goal, deadly and decisive, and the same could be said for the second. For a side ranked 67th in the world to defeat Italy, away from home, was by any measure one of the great shocks of international football. The victory also served a secondary purpose, which will be welcomed by all involved with United: it showed that Ronaldo and Fernandes can indeed thrive together, in the right setting. With considerable thanks to Fernandes, a 10th major tournament now awaits for Ronaldo, statistically the finest goalscorer in the history of international football. By that measure at least, Ronaldo lives on as a Portugal player. Fernandes struck twice, both of them Ronaldo-esque goals, to secure a deserved win for the better side on the night. Cristiano Ronaldo did not need to play the role of hyped-up promoter in order to explain the importance of this match for him and his country, but it seems he could not help himself.

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It was good to play with him and I think it was my first time playing with him. “And then the next minute we got word that he just felt as if he wanted to call it a day. He's got full support in the changing room and should have the same from every England fan.” It was a good performance from the team and I’m happy with mine too. “I haven't actually (played with a teenager who is that good),” Grealish said. He has so much technical ability and he is mature for his age. At the end of the day, I’m just here to enjoy my football. Of course, it’s an ambition of mine to play in the Premier League. I try to stay level-headed. He said: “I always want to push myself and play with the best players and best team. “The love of football in this country is incredible. “I really believe that the future is bright. This is a different world because the club's owner has been sanctioned.”

Get a report of the Portugal vs. North Macedonia 2022 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Playoff Finals football match.

"We fully merit to be in the World Cup. My conscience is clear. "There was a sense of collectiveness, we dominated, we created chances and we scored. "That was the most important thing. "This win will remain in a special place for me because we have achieved our aim," Fernandes said in his postmatch interview. "Goal accomplished,'' Ronaldo said on Instagram after the match. It is likely to be Cristiano Ronaldo's last for his country although he dismissed reports of retirement before the playoff.

Cristiano Ronaldo assisted Bruno Fernandes who opened the scoring for Portugal against North Macedonia on Tuesday night.

When the two teams met earlier this season, both Fernandes and Ronaldo completed the 90 minutes but were unable to prevent their side from losing 4-2. However, the combination worked on the international stage to give A Seleção the lead. A sublime one-two between the club and international teammates saw Ronaldo play in Fernandes, who found the back of the net with a composed finish.

Manchester United duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes combined to help Portugal qualify.

Of course we all like to score in every game, whether it’s the most important game or the least important. While the likes of Ronaldo and Fernandes carried their team to victory tonight by combining for the opener, the latter insists ensuring the country qualified was the most important factor. Victory for Portugal means they’ve now qualified for their sixth World Cup in a row and 37-year-old Ronaldo now looks set to be going to the tournament for a fifth and potentially final time when it kicks off in November.

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Portugal will be better and we will go to the World Cup.” “'We already know that if we win, we're going to go to the World Cup, if we lose, we're out. Before he added: “Tomorrow is a final and we are prepared.