Portugal vs Uzbekistan: TV, Streaming, Kick-Off Details for 2026 World Cup Clash

The 2026 World Cup Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan will take place in Houston on June 23, 2026, kicking off at 18:00 local time. Fans can catch the live action on various TV channels and streaming platforms worldwide.

TV Channels by Country

If you want to watch from abroad or avoid geo-restrictions, using a VPN like ExpressVPN is an option. It encrypts your connection and lets you appear as if you are in a country where the game is broadcast. This helps bypass blackouts and lets you stream the match live.

How to Use a VPN for This Match

• Sign up and install a reliable VPN app.
• Connect to a server in a country airing the game.
• Clear browser cache or refresh to apply location change.
• Open the broadcaster’s site or app to start watching.

Watching on TV

Sports are better on big screens. Smart TVs and Android-based devices often support VPN apps directly. For Apple TV, Roku, or consoles without VPN apps, use Smart DNS or cast streams from your VPN-connected phone or laptop.

Lineups and Team News

Roberto Martinez should pick a strong squad for Portugal, with no injury concerns reported. Diogo Costa will guard the net, while Veiga, Araujo, Cancelo, and Mendes form the defense. Vitinha and Neves sit deep in midfield, with Bruno Fernandes ahead. Pedro Neto and Bernardo Silva play wide, supporting Cristiano Ronaldo up front.

Fabio Cannavaro leads Uzbekistan, starting Utkir Yusupov in goal. Abdullaev, Khusanov, and Ashurmatov make up the backline. The midfield includes Urunov, Nasrulloev, Karimov, and Shukurov, with Fayzullayev and Mozgovoy supporting striker Eldor Shomurodov. No injuries or suspensions have been noted for Uzbekistan either.

Recent Form

Portugal have won three and drawn two of their last five matches. Their latest was a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the World Cup opener, after beating Nigeria and Chile 2-1 each in friendlies. Earlier wins include a 2-0 victory over the USA and a goalless draw with Mexico. They scored six goals and conceded three across those games.

Uzbekistan have won twice and lost thrice in recent fixtures. They fell 3-1 to Colombia in their World Cup opener and lost friendlies to the Netherlands and Canada. Wins came against Venezuela and Gabon (3-1). Overall, they scored six goals but conceded seven, without keeping a clean sheet recently.

Head-to-Head

Portugal and Uzbekistan faced each other only once before, in a friendly match back in September 2012. Portugal won that encounter 5-2 on home ground. There is no other recorded meeting between these teams.

Group K Standings

Following the first round of games, Portugal sits third in Group K, with Uzbekistan just behind in fourth place.