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The 33-year-old Real Madrid forward played a
crucial role in helping his country to Euro 2016 glory in
France, and has enjoyed another impressive campaign with his
Spanish club, scoring 42 goals in all competitions.
"Portugal has an interesting squad," Mourinho told ESPN Brazil.
"Without Cristiano, it would be impossible. But with him nothing
is impossible."
The former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Porto manager
also shared similar sentiments about Argentina, who led by
Lionel Messi, are chasing their first World Cup crown since
1986.
"I believe that the Argentinian national team without Lionel
Messi wouldn't be a contender," the 55-year-old Portuguese
added. "But with him, it is one of the favourites."
Mourinho said five-times champions Brazil have one of the most
settled squads heading into the tournament, with the right mix
of tactical flexibility and individual talent.
"I like very much the basic structure of Brasil, its tactical
and mentality," he said.
"There is a mixture between Brazilian natural talent, with a
serious approach, physical, tactical.
"It is a team capable of defending well, allowing few goals,
with a good support base. And then up front with Willian,
Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus... all players with
outstanding qualities." (Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru,
editing by Ed Osmond)
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