Portugal vs Uzbekistan: TV Info, Streaming Options & Kick-off for 2026 World Cup Group K
The 2026 World Cup Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan takes place in Houston. Kick-off is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 18:00 local time. Fans worldwide can catch the game through various broadcasters and streaming platforms listed below.
Accessing streams from outside your country may be blocked. A VPN such as ExpressVPN helps by letting you connect to a server where the broadcast is live, bypassing restrictions. After connecting, clear your browser cache, then head to the broadcaster's site or app to watch the match.
Viewing on Large Screens
Watching on a phone works, but live football feels better on a big screen. Most Android-based smart TVs and devices like Amazon Fire Stick or Google Chromecast support VPN apps directly. For Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles, you might need to use Smart DNS or mirror your device's screen.
Expected Portugal Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
- Defenders: Renato Veiga, Tomas Araujo, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes
- Midfield: Vitinha, Joao Neves
- Attacking Midfield: Bruno Fernandes
- Wingers: Pedro Neto, Bernardo Silva
- Striker: Cristiano Ronaldo
Manager: Roberto Martinez
Expected Uzbekistan Formation: 3-4-2-1
- Goalkeeper: Utkir Yusupov
- Defenders: Abdulla Abdullaev, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov
- Midfielders: Oston Urunov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Behruzjon Karimov, Otabek Shukurov
- Supporting Attacks: Abbosbek Fayzullayev, Akmal Mozgovoy
- Forward: Eldor Shomurodov
Manager: Fabio Cannavaro
Player Status
Both teams enter this fixture without any injury concerns or suspensions.
Recent Team Performances
Portugal hold a mixed record from their last five matches: three wins and two draws. Their recent results include a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the World Cup opener, preceded by wins over Nigeria and Chile with identical 2-1 scores. Earlier friendlies saw a 2-0 victory over the USA and a goalless draw with Mexico. Across these games, they netted six goals while conceding three.
Uzbekistan have two wins and three losses in their latest five games. Their World Cup start was a 3-1 defeat to Colombia. Pre-tournament friendlies included losses to the Netherlands and Canada, but victories came against Venezuela and Gabon. They scored six goals but allowed seven, struggling to keep clean sheets recently.
Head-to-Head Overview
Portugal and Uzbekistan have met just once before, a friendly in September 2012. Portugal won that encounter 5-2 at home. This remains their only direct meeting.
Current Group K Standings
After the first round of fixtures in Group K, Portugal sit third while Uzbekistan are fourth.
