The Portugal vs Uzbekistan Live clash on June 23 is a must-watch Group K showdown — get the exact kick-off time, full streaming guide, squad lists, and our prediction all in one place.
Match Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Portugal vs Uzbekistan |
| Date | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
| Kick-off (ET) | 1:00 PM ET |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 5:00 PM GMT |
| Kick-off (BST) | 6:00 PM BST |
| Kick-off (Portugal Local) | 6:00 PM WEST |
| Kick-off (Uzbekistan Local) | 10:00 PM UZT (UTC+5) |
| Venue | NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas, USA |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group K, Matchday 2 |
How to Watch Portugal vs Uzbekistan Live Stream Online
USA — FOX Sports App / Tubi
- Visit foxsports.com or download the FOX Sports app on your device.
- Sign in with your cable/satellite TV provider credentials to access the live stream.
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and select Portugal vs Uzbekistan.
- Alternatively, Tubi streams two World Cup matches per day in free 4K — check if this fixture is included.
Canada — TSN / TSN+
- Visit tsn.ca or download the TSN app on your phone or tablet.
- Sign in with your Bell Media or TSN direct subscription (TSN+ is CA$8/month).
- Find the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and locate the Portugal vs Uzbekistan match at 1:00 PM ET.
- No cable? Subscribe directly to TSN+ and stream online or via smart TV apps.
UK — ITVX
- Visit itvx.com or download the ITVX app on any device.
- Create a free account or sign in — no subscription is required for ITV1 content.
- Head to the Live TV section and select ITV1 at 6:00 PM BST on June 23.
- The full match will also be available on demand after the final whistle at no charge.
Australia — SBS On Demand
- Visit sbs.com.au or download the SBS On Demand app.
- Register for a free SBS account — no payment details are needed.
- Select the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and find Portugal vs Uzbekistan.
- The match streams completely free at approximately 3:00 AM AEST on June 24.
Portugal — RTP / Sport TV
- Visit rtp.pt or the Sport TV app for live coverage of Portugal’s World Cup matches.
- Sign in or create a free RTP account to access the free public broadcast stream.
- Navigate to the live football section and confirm the Portugal vs Uzbekistan listing.
- Sport TV subscribers can access additional multi-feed coverage through the Sport TV app.
Uzbekistan — Zo’r TV
- Visit zortv.uz or search for the official Zo’r TV app on your device’s app store.
- Uzbekistan’s confirmed free-to-air broadcaster for this World Cup is Zo’r TV — no subscription needed.
- Tune in at 10:00 PM local time (UZT, UTC+5) on June 23 for the live broadcast.
- The channel also streams online at zortv.uz for fans watching via desktop or mobile.
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast Portugal vs Uzbekistan?
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Kick-off Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | 1:00 PM ET |
| Canada | TSN, CTV (selected matches) | 1:00 PM ET |
| UK | ITV1, ITVX | 6:00 PM BST |
| Australia | SBS, SBS Viceland | 3:00 AM AEST (June 24) |
| Portugal | RTP, Sport TV | 6:00 PM WEST |
| Uzbekistan | Zo’r TV | 10:00 PM UZT |
The UK’s ITV1 and Australia’s SBS are both entirely free-to-air, meaning no subscription is required for viewers in those countries.
In Canada, TSN covers all 104 matches but sits behind a pay-TV paywall, while CTV carries a selection of marquee games free — check the official TSN schedule to confirm whether this fixture falls on the free tier.
Match Preview
Portugal arrive at NRG Stadium riding the crest of the 2025 UEFA Nations League title, while Uzbekistan make their historic World Cup debut after never previously qualifying — the stakes for the White Wolves could not be higher.
The Seleção will be heavy favourites, but Group K is wide open and a point here could be transformative for the Central Asian side.
Roberto Martínez is expected to line up his side in a possession-heavy 4-3-3 with Vitinha anchoring midfield and Bruno Fernandes pushing into the half-spaces to unlock the defence.
Fabio Cannavaro’s Uzbekistan will likely park deep, press on transitions, and look for Eldor Shomurodov to lead quick counters against Portugal’s attacking full-backs.
Portugal will monitor the fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo, who dealt with a hamstring issue in March, though he remains expected to captain the side subject to fitness confirmation.
Uzbekistan’s debutant squad arrives with energy and no fear, but Cannavaro is unlikely to gamble on injured or under-cooked starters for the biggest match in his nation’s football history.
Portugal Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Diogo Costa | FC Porto |
| 2 | GK | José Sá | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 3 | GK | Rui Silva | Sporting CP |
| 4 | GK | Ricardo Velho | Gençlerbirliği |
| 5 | DEF | Rúben Dias | Manchester City |
| 6 | DEF | João Cancelo | FC Barcelona |
| 7 | DEF | Diogo Dalot | Manchester United |
| 8 | DEF | Nuno Mendes | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 9 | DEF | Nelson Semedo | Fenerbahçe |
| 10 | DEF | Gonçalo Inácio | Sporting CP |
| 11 | DEF | Renato Veiga | Villarreal |
| 12 | DEF | Tomás Araújo | SL Benfica |
| 13 | DEF | Matheus Nunes | Manchester City |
| 14 | MID | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United |
| 15 | MID | Bernardo Silva | Manchester City |
| 16 | MID | Vitinha | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 17 | MID | João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 18 | MID | Rúben Neves | Al Hilal |
| 19 | MID | Samuel Costa | Mallorca |
| 20 | FWD | Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr |
| 21 | FWD | Rafael Leão | AC Milan |
| 22 | FWD | João Félix | Al Nassr |
| 23 | FWD | Gonçalo Ramos | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 24 | FWD | Pedro Neto | Chelsea |
| 25 | FWD | Francisco Conceição | Juventus |
| 26 | FWD | Francisco Trincão | Sporting CP |
| 27 | FWD | Gonçalo Guedes | Real Sociedad |
Key Players to Watch
- Cristiano Ronaldo: At 41, this is his record sixth World Cup and almost certainly his last — the entire nation is willing him to finally lift football’s ultimate prize, and every goal he scores carries a weight few players in history have ever carried.
- Bruno Fernandes: The creative heartbeat of this Portugal side, Fernandes broke the Premier League single-season assists record in 2025-26 and arrives in the form of his career, with the entire attacking system built around his movement and delivery.
- Vitinha: A FIFPRO World XI selection and Ballon d’Or top-three finisher, the PSG midfielder controls the tempo of every game he plays and is arguably Portugal’s most important non-headline player at this tournament.
Uzbekistan Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Utkir Yusupov | Navbahor |
| 2 | GK | Abduvohid Nematov | Nasaf |
| 3 | GK | Botirali Ergashev | Neftchi |
| 4 | DEF | Abdukodir Khusanov | Manchester City |
| 5 | DEF | Rustam Ashurmatov | Esteghlal |
| 6 | DEF | Farrukh Sayfiev | Neftchi |
| 7 | DEF | Khojiakbar Alijonov | Pakhtakor |
| 8 | DEF | Sherzod Nasrullaev | Nasaf |
| 9 | DEF | Umar Eshmurodov | Nasaf |
| 10 | DEF | Abdulla Abdullaev | Dibba |
| 11 | DEF | Bekhruz Karimov | Surkhon |
| 12 | DEF | Jakhongir Urozov | Dinamo Samarqand |
| 13 | DEF | Avazbek Ulmasaliev | AGMK |
| 14 | MID | Otabek Shukurov | Baniyas |
| 15 | MID | Jaloliddin Masharipov | Esteghlal |
| 16 | MID | Odiljon Hamrobekov | Tractor |
| 17 | MID | Oston Urunov | Persepolis |
| 18 | MID | Jamshid Iskanderov | Neftchi |
| 19 | MID | Dostonbek Khamdamov | Pakhtakor |
| 20 | MID | Abbosbek Fayzullaev | Istanbul Başakşehir |
| 21 | MID | Akmal Mozgovoy | Pakhtakor |
| 22 | MID | Azizjon Ganiev | Al Bataeh |
| 23 | MID | Sherzod Esanov | Bukhara |
| 24 | FWD | Eldor Shomurodov | Istanbul Başakşehir |
| 25 | FWD | Igor Sergeev | Persepolis |
| 26 | FWD | Azizbek Amonov | Bukhara |
Key Players to Watch
- Eldor Shomurodov: Uzbekistan’s all-time leading scorer with 44 international goals, the captain and striker is the focal point of everything Cannavaro builds going forward — his aerial presence and link play will be crucial in holding the ball against Portugal’s high defensive line.
- Abdukodir Khusanov: The Manchester City defender is the most high-profile player on this Uzbekistan squad and brings genuine Premier League-tested quality to a backline that will spend large portions of this match under Portuguese pressure.
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev: The Istanbul Başakşehir winger is Uzbekistan’s most dynamic attacking outlet and the player most capable of causing Portugal problems on the transition with his pace and directness.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Portugal — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | DR Congo | Group K, Matchday 1 | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| June 23, 2026 | Uzbekistan | Group K, Matchday 2 | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| June 27, 2026 | Colombia | Group K, Matchday 3 | Hard Rock Stadium | 7:30 PM |
Uzbekistan — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Colombia | Group K, Matchday 1 | Estadio Azteca | 10:00 PM |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal | Group K, Matchday 2 | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| June 27, 2026 | DR Congo | Group K, Matchday 3 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 7:30 PM |
Portugal vs Uzbekistan Prediction
Portugal hold every conceivable advantage here — the reigning Nations League champions are ranked fifth in the world, boast a midfield that is arguably the best at this tournament, and are led by the most decorated goalscorer in football history on what is almost certainly his final World Cup stage.
Uzbekistan’s debut is a proud moment for Central Asian football, but the quality gap between these two sides is enormous on paper.
Expect Portugal to control the ball, create numerous chances through Fernandes and the wide forwards, and ultimately run out comfortable winners — a Portugal 3–0 Uzbekistan scoreline feels well within reach, though Shomurodov and Khusanov will fight to keep it respectable.
Football always reserves its surprises, but this is one of the most one-sided Group K fixtures on paper.
FAQs
What time does Portugal vs Uzbekistan kick off?
Portugal vs Uzbekistan kicks off at 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST / 5:00 PM GMT on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Fans in Portugal can watch from 6:00 PM local time, while viewers in Uzbekistan tune in at 10:00 PM UZT.
Where can I watch Portugal vs Uzbekistan live in the UK?
The match is broadcast free on ITV1, with a live stream available via ITVX — no subscription is required. Kick-off is at 6:00 PM BST, making it a prime-time watch for UK football fans.
Have Portugal and Uzbekistan ever played each other before?
This is the first-ever meeting between Portugal and Uzbekistan in any competitive or friendly fixture. Both teams are in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making this a historic first encounter between the two nations.
Who is the key player to watch for Uzbekistan against Portugal?
Eldor Shomurodov, Uzbekistan’s all-time top scorer with 44 international goals, is the player to watch. The captain and striker will be the focal point of Cannavaro’s attack and the man most likely to threaten Diogo Costa’s goal.
Who will win Portugal vs Uzbekistan?
Portugal are heavy favourites given their status as Nations League champions, their world-class midfield, and the weight of experience in their squad. A comfortable Portuguese win is the most likely outcome, though Uzbekistan’s debutant spirit and Khusanov’s defensive quality could make the scoreline more respectable than expected.
