Dalic said: "This is one of the best national teams in the world. They have an excellent coach who is doing fantastic work. They have Ronaldo, who can score at any moment. Portugal's main strength is technical mastery and ball control—they are very strong in that and always aim for dominance." The statement shows respect for Portugal's capabilities ahead of July 3 knockout play.

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