Watch - First hat-trick of Qatar World Cup

Qatar World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022 is underway in Qatar, with the knockout stages currently being played.

Portugal vs Switzerland

Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 in their Round of 16 meeting on Tuesday (Dec. 6).

Hat-trick

Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos recorded 2022 World Cup’s maiden hat-trick.

Ronaldo’s replacement

Portugal's boss started Ramos ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in their last-16 game.

Goncalo Ramos

Ramos was initially included in Portugal’s World Cup squad because injured Diogo Jota was unavailable.

Knockout stage

Ramos is the first player to score a hat-trick on his first World Cup start since Miroslav Klose for Germany in 2002.

Second youngest

21-year-old Ramos became the second youngest man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup knockout game after Pele in 1958.

Watch the moment

Ramos’ first World Cup start turned out to be memorable as he scored a treble and also assisted a goal in Portugal’s 6-1 victory.