The World Cup promises to be a scintillating affair lit up with enthusiasm, skill, doggedness and of course genius. Russia is sure to be flooded with the soccer flair as teams go to do battle on pitch, defending their national colors with overwhelming patriotism. The big teams like Germany, Spain, and Argentina would be battling it out to lift the most coveted international trophy.

However in the lower category we have the ambitious underdogs like England, Belgium and say Portugal. Rightly said, you would be criminally wrong to quickly write off Portugal in this epic tournament. A side that won the European cup and boast the fortification of Cristiano Ronaldo however not being overwhelming favorites can still spring a surprise and go the distance.

Talking precisely about the Portuguese talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, he should be salivating the audacious possibility of lifting the World Cup. Having it won it all notoriously, this is one trophy that has still eluded him so far on the international stage. Sure he is expected to carry Portugal on his wings all through the tournament

And yes, he can! Certainly Ronaldo is a proven goal machine and a beast in the penalty box. Such a magnanimous transition from the once pacey and tricky winger. Portugal will need his goals inarguably. And Ronaldo is sure to score them when needed and when not needed. So are you expecting Cristiano Ronaldo to score extravagantly in the World Cup?

Yes, Betfair is giving you an attractive 16/1 for Ronaldo to be the highest goal scorer in the World Cup. So if you thinking Ronaldo would score the highest scorer outscoring the likes of Messi and Neymar, here is a lovely 16/1 from Betfair for you!

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