Portugal vs. Uzbekistan: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Group K Match
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues on June 23 as Portugal faces Uzbekistan in Houston. Portugal, a global soccer powerhouse, returns after being knocked out in the quarterfinals by Morocco in 2022. This tournament marks the final World Cup run for Cristiano Ronaldo, making it an emotional last chance to claim the title.
Uzbekistan is making its World Cup debut, overcoming past near misses to finally qualify. Seen as underdogs in Group K, they will compete against seasoned teams like Portugal and Colombia. The two teams will meet for the first time on the pitch at Houston's NRG Stadium.
Broadcast Information
- TV Channel: Fox (national broadcast in the U.S.)
- Live Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
Fox offers national coverage of the match, but streaming is most accessible via fubo, which provides a free trial for new users. This service streams over 100 live TV channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox, making it a convenient choice for sports fans without cable.
Match Timing
The kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 at 12 p.m. Central Time at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Below are the kickoff times across various U.S. time zones:
World Cup Matches on June 23 and 24 (Eastern Time)
- June 23
- Portugal vs. Uzbekistan - 1 p.m.
- England vs. Ghana - 4 p.m.
- Panama vs. Croatia - 7 p.m.
- Colombia vs. DR Congo - 10 p.m.
- Switzerland vs. Canada - 3 p.m.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Qatar - 3 p.m.
- Morocco vs. Haiti - 6 p.m.
- Scotland vs. Brazil - 6 p.m.
- South Africa vs. South Korea - 9 p.m.
- Czechia vs. Mexico - 9 p.m.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This is the first time three countries host the men's World Cup, with matches played in 16 cities across North America.
Host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.
The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, up from 32, bringing more games and a broader international presence. Teams competing range from Algeria and Argentina to the United States and Uzbekistan.
A total of 104 matches are planned, including group stage games, knockout rounds, and the final. The championship match will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known for this event as New York-New Jersey Stadium.
Streaming and Broadcast Details
In the U.S., English broadcasts air on FOX and FS1, accessible via services like fubo. Spanish-language viewers can watch on Telemundo and Universo through platforms like Peacock and DIRECTV.
