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2026 World Cup
Group K
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
NRG Stadium
Houston, Texas, USA
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
19:00
Portugal and Uzbekistan will square off in a 2026 World Cup Group K clash on 23 June as the Seleção look to bounce back and secure their first win.
Current Form
Portugal began their Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo on June 17, but they are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions.
Uzbekistan, on the other hand, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Colombia in their Group K opener on June 18, extending their winless run to three matches (three consecutive losses)
Head-to-head
The two nations have never met before in a senior international match. This will be their first-ever competitive encounter.
Team News
Portugal have no major absences or injuries for this match except Rúben Dias, who missed the DR Congo game with a knock. However, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and João Neves are all available and expected to start.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan have no confirmed major injuries but will be keen to earn their first World Cup point. Key players like Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev are available.
Quotes
“We have to grow. I always tell them to stay in the match," Uzbekistan coach Fabio Cannavaro said after his side's defeat to Colombia.
"It’s not easy to play against a team like Colombia or Portugal... Today the team understood when we had to suffer, when we had to control the ball, when we had to switch from one side to the other.
"I think the second half was very good. But at this level, when you make mistakes, you pay heavily.”
2026 World Cup - Group K Full Fixtures
19:00 — Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
04:00 — Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Colombia vs DR Congo
01:30 — Sunday, 28 June 2026
Colombia vs Portugal
01:30 — Sunday, 28 June 2026
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
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