Portugal's World Cup Journey: Draws, Win, and Ronaldo's Running Stats
Portugal competed in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, drawing 1-1 with DR Congo and 0-0 with Colombia in the group stage, then beating Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 16 before losing 1-0 to Spain in the next round. FIFA released detailed player running data, highlighting Cristiano Ronaldo's distances (ranging from 7,170 to 9,059 meters per match) and top speeds, alongside high work rates from teammates like João Neves and Bruno Fernandes.
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Rodri Runs 12.6 km, Highest in World Cup Semi-Final as Spain Defeats France
In the World Cup semi-final on July 15, Spain defeated France 2-0, advancing to the final. After the match, FIFA released player running statistics. Spain captain Rodri covered 12.6 kilometers, the highest distance among all players from both teams. The total running distance for Spain's players was 115,014.1 meters. Other notable distances include Cubarsi (10,219.9m), Cucurella (10,073.8m), and Laporte (9,960.5m). Substitutes like Marcos Llorente (1,662.7m) and Nico Williams (1,704.2m) had lower distances due to limited playing time. The data highlights Rodri's exceptional work rate as a defensive midfielder.
虎扑 - 足球Rodri Covers Most Distance in Spain's World Cup Quarterfinal Win Over Belgium
In the World Cup quarterfinal, Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 with goals from Fabian Ruiz, a header equalizer by De Ketelaere, and a winner by Mikel Merino. After the match, FIFA released running data showing that Spain's Rodri covered 12,094.6 meters, the highest distance among all players from both teams. The article lists the running distances for all Spanish players, with Marc Cucurella second at 10,996.2 meters and Pedro Porro third at 10,337.4 meters. The data highlights Rodri's exceptional work rate in midfield, drawing comparisons to Xavi's average of 11.5 km per game in the 2010 World Cup.
虎扑 - 足球Rodri Covers 12.3 km Most in Spain vs Portugal Round of 16
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal (Spain won 1-0), FIFA released detailed running data. Spain's Rodri covered the most distance of all players, 12,341.4 meters. Portugal's João Neves was his team's leader at 11,853.0 meters. Other notable distances include Bruno Fernandes (11,577.0 m for Portugal) and Cristiano Ronaldo (9,059.4 m). For Spain, Pedri (10,814.0 m) and Marc Cucurella (10,695.7 m) also showed high work rates. The data includes goalkeepers and substitutes. Spain's Borja Iglesias ran the least at 251.6 meters.
虎扑 - 足球Ronaldo Plays Full Match Against Spain, Covers 9059.4 Meters with 30 Sprints
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal, Spain won 1-0. FIFA released post-game match data showing that Cristiano Ronaldo played the entire match, covering a total distance of 9059.4 meters. He made 30 sprint runs and achieved a top instantaneous speed of 29.4 km/h. The report was published by Hupu, a Chinese sports community, on July 7.
虎扑 - 足球World Cup Round of 16: Ronaldo Runs 7,170 Meters as Portugal Beats Croatia 2-1
In the World Cup Round of 16 match on July 4, Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1. After the game, FIFA released player running distance statistics. Cristiano Ronaldo played 81 minutes and covered 7,170 meters. Portugal's highest distance runner was João Neves with 12,441 meters. For Croatia, Luka Modrić played the full match and ran 11,158 meters, ranking second on his team, while the team's top runner was Sučić with 12,866 meters. The data highlights the physical output differences among key players on both sides.
虎扑 - 足球Ronaldo Runs 8,478 Meters as Portugal Draws with Colombia in World Cup Group Stage Finale
In the final round of the World Cup group stage, Colombia held Portugal to a 0-0 draw. Cristiano Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes, covering 8,478.7 meters. Bruno Fernandes also played the entire match and was the only Portuguese player to exceed 10,000 meters, with a running distance of 10,290.9 meters. For Colombia, three players—Luis Díaz, Gustavo Puerta, and Machado—each surpassed the 10,000-meter mark. The article highlights the running statistics of key players in the match.
虎扑 - 足球Portugal 1-1 Draw with DR Congo; Ronaldo Runs 8,389.5 Meters
In the first round of the World Cup group stage, Portugal drew 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to FIFA's post-match report, Cristiano Ronaldo covered 8,389.5 meters during the match, with a top speed of 30.7 km/h. Midfielder João Neves covered the most distance for Portugal at 11,977.1 meters, while Bruno Fernandes ran 10,584.9 meters. The match was reported by Hupu Football News, citing FIFA's official data.
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