Portugal face Uzbekistan in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, live from Houston Stadium on June 23, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 12:30 PM ET
- Location: Houston Stadium, Houston, TX
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo
How to Watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan on June 23, 2026
You can watch Uzbekistan take on Portugal live with DIRECTV on FOX and Telemundo on June 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET.
Portugal (0-1-0) vs. Uzbekistan (0-0-1) — Group K Match Preview
Portugal arrive at Houston Stadium chasing their first points of the tournament after dropping their Group K opener, while Uzbekistan come in level on the table following a draw in their historic World Cup debut. Roberto Martinez leads a Portugal side that won the UEFA group to qualify and last finished third at a World Cup back in 1966, and the squad still leans on the experience of Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 28 goals in 30 starts in the Saudi Pro League this season
. On the other side, Fabio Cannavaro, the 2006 World Cup-winning captain, has guided Uzbekistan to the first World Cup in the nation’s history and the first ever for a Central Asian team. Eldor Shomurodov anchors that attack as captain and the country’s all-time top scorer with 43 international goals, and he found the net 22 times in 34 starts in the Turkish Super Lig this season.
The midfield contrast runs through Bruno Fernandes, who recorded 21 assists in the Premier League this season, against the creativity of Abbosbek Fayzullaev. Portugal beat Chile 2-1 in a June friendly and edged the United States 2-0 in March, while Uzbekistan opened their pre-tournament work with a 3-1 win over Gabon. A win here would push the loser to the brink in a group where every point matters.
National TV
FOX, Telemundo
What Time is the Uzbekistan vs. Portugal Match Today?
The Portugal vs. Uzbekistan match starts at 12:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan?
You can watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan on FOX and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo — Forward. The captain arrives at age 41 for a record sixth World Cup, having scored 28 goals to go with 2 assists across 30 starts in the Saudi Pro League this season. His 226 caps and 143 international goals are both records, and he remains Portugal’s reference point in the box, taking 161 shots at club level over the campaign.
Bruno Fernandes — Midfielder. Operating in the form of his career, Fernandes put up 21 assists alongside 9 goals in the Premier League this season. He is the engine connecting Portugal’s midfield to its forwards, and his 85 shots reflect how often he arrives in dangerous positions himself.
Ruben Dias — Defender. The Manchester City center-back is Portugal’s defensive leader, a role he reinforced with 24 starts in the Premier League this season. He even chipped in 2 goals from set pieces, giving Portugal a threat at both ends.
Uzbekistan
Eldor Shomurodov — Striker. The captain and the nation’s all-time leading scorer with 43 international goals, Shomurodov scored 22 times in the Turkish Super Lig this season. He added 5 assists across 34 starts and took 95 shots, carrying the bulk of Uzbekistan’s attacking burden.
Abdukodir Khusanov — Defender. The first Uzbek player to feature in the Premier League, Khusanov made 15 starts at center-back for Manchester City this season. His pace and recovery defending will be tested against one of the most experienced forward lines in the field.
Abbosbek Fayzullaev — Attacking midfielder. The creative playmaker registered 3 goals and 3 assists in the Turkish Super Lig this season across 14 starts. He is the player Uzbekistan look to for the final ball, with 29 shots of his own as he steps into the attack.
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