Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick to help Portugal beat Switzerland 6-1 in Round 16 and set quarterfinals to match with Morocco.
Ramos scored a hat-trick on his debut and helped Portugal reach the quarterfinals.
Ramos, who began for Portugal instead of Ronaldo, scored 17 minutes in thanks to a pass from Joao Felix. He dribbled past Fabian Schaer and shot the ball into the net.
Xherdan Shaqiri’s dipping free-kick from a distance nearly equalized for Switzerland, but Diogo Costa saved it.
Pepe doubled Portugal’s advantage in the 33rd minute when Bruno Fernandes crossed and headed the ball past Yann Sommer.
Ramos scored six minutes into the second half off Dogo Dalot’s cross to make it 3-0 for Portugal.
Four minutes later, Guerreiro scored as the Swiss defense fell apart.
Manuel Akanji scored for Switzerland in the 58th minute off a flick-on.
Ramos completed his hat trick following outstanding work by Felix, gently dinking over Sommer with one of his final touches before being replaced by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo was cheered as he replaced Ramos at Lusail Stadium, but his goal was overruled for offside.
