Portugal's Félix confident of World Cup win over Croatia

Portugal's attacker João Félix projected confidence ahead of his team's World Cup clash with Croatia, stating that the squad "believes in advancing." He dismissed public doubts, assuring that "hard work and dedication" would be delivered.

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I can only promise hard work and dedication. Please, stay calm.

Félix acknowledged that Portugal's recent draws against Colombia and DR Congo did not fully convince observers, but insisted that the team's "confidence has not been shaken." He stressed the importance of remaining "calm" during the World Cup, a sentiment he believes the entire team shares.

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The fact that we have drawn twice does not mean our confidence has been shaken.

Looking ahead to the match against Croatia, Félix noted that Portugal's familiarity with their opponent's playing style could be an advantage. "We know Croatia well, we have played against them several times. We know what we have to do," he said. He added that the similar style of European teams makes preparation easier, but warned against complacency.

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We know Croatia well, we have played against them several times. We know what we have to do.

"We have more wins against them. That is an advantage, but it cannot be a reason to relax," Félix stated. He emphasized the need for a "serious and professional" approach to the game, which is scheduled for Thursday night in Toronto.

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We have more wins against them. That is an advantage, but it cannot be a reason to relax.