Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026
Both nations are set for first-ever competitive meeting.
The Portugal national football team are set to face Uzbekistan in a must-win clash for both sides in Group K of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, USA.
Portugal entered the competition as favourites, arriving with a star-studded squad, and huge expectations were placed on the Roberto Martinez-led side. The tournament was also closely watched by the team’s fans worldwide, after being dubbed as potentially the final World Cup appearance for team captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, the nation had a disappointing start to the new campaign, with the side only able to secure a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, who returned to the competition after a long absence. Portugal absolutely dominated the possession, but was unable to break DR Congo’s rigid defensive lines.
Uzbekistan, led by manager Fabio Cannavaro, are making their historic World Cup debut, with hopes to make a mark in the tournament to inspire the future growth of the sport in the nation. They had a forgettable start in their opening fixture, suffering a 3-1 loss against Colombia in their opening match, with talented youngster Abbosbek Fayzullaev making history by scoring his nation’s first-ever World Cup goal.
Portugal and Uzbekistan have never faced off against each other before, making their upcoming World Cup encounter the first official meeting between both nations.
They are placed in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both nations set to compete alongside Colombia and the DR Congo, needing a win in this matchup to gain an upper hand in the group to qualify for the newly introduced Round of 32.
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When and where will the Portugal vs Uzbekistan match take place?
The game will start at 10:30 p.m. IST on Tuesday, 23 June, at Houston Stadium in Texas, USA.
Where and how to live stream the Portugal vs Uzbekistan World Cup Match in India?
The Portugal vs Uzbekistan game can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on ZEE5.
Where and how to watch the Portugal vs Uzbekistan game live in the UK?
The game can be viewed live in the UK on ITV channels and streamed live via the ITVX digital platform.
Where and how to watch live in the USA?
The game can be viewed live in the USA through Fox Sports Network, Fubo, Peacock Premium and Telemundo.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.