Portugal vs Uzbekistan: TV Info, Live Stream, Kick-Off & Team News for 2026 World Cup
The upcoming 2026 World Cup Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan will take place in Houston. The kick-off is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 18:00 local time. Fans looking to catch the action can find various TV channels and streaming platforms depending on their location.
International Broadcasters
- Canada: TSN (tsn.ca)
- China: CCTV-5 Sports (tv.cctv.com)
- Brazil: CazéTV (youtube.com/@CazeTV)
- Australia: SBS (sbs.com.au)
- India: ZEE5 (zee5.com)
- Argentina: TyC Sports (tycsports.com)
- Kazakhstan: Qazsport (qazsporttv.kz)
- Algeria, Chad, Egypt: beIN Sports (beinsports.com)
- Congo DR: SuperSport (supersport.com)
- Mexico: Azteca 7 (tvazteca.com/azteca7)
- Indonesia: TVRI (tvri.go.id)
- Iran: Persiana Sports (persiana.group)
- Mongolia: EduTV (edutv.mn)
- Colombia: Win Sports (winsports.co)
- Chile: Chilevisión (chilevision.cl)
- Kenya: DStv Now (dstv.com)
- France: M6 (6play.fr/m6)
- Japan: NHK G TV (nhk.or.jp)
- Germany: Das Erste (daserste.de)
- Italy: DAZN Italia (dazn.com)
- Great Britain: ITV UK (itv.com)
- Austria: Servus TV (servustv.com)
Using a VPN to Watch the Match
If you face geo-restrictions or blackout rules, a VPN can help by changing your virtual location to where the broadcast is available. ExpressVPN is one option that encrypts your connection and lets you stream safely. To use a VPN, download the app, connect to a server in the desired country, clear your browser cache, then access the broadcaster’s site or app.
Watching on a Large Screen
Live football feels better on big screens. For smart TVs or devices like Amazon Fire Stick and Google Chromecast, you can install VPN apps directly from the store. For Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles that don’t support VPN apps, using Smart DNS or casting the stream from your VPN-connected device works well.
Team Lineups and Managers
Roberto Martinez looks set to start with Diogo Costa guarding the net, backed by Renato Veiga, Tomas Araujo, Joao Cancelo, and Nuno Mendes in defense. Vitinha and Joao Neves will hold midfield, Bruno Fernandes plays ahead of them, while Pedro Neto and Bernardo Silva provide attacking width. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the attack. Portugal enters without injury concerns or suspensions.
Fabio Cannavaro will likely choose Utkir Yusupov in goal. Abdulla Abdullaev, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Rustamjon Ashurmatov form the backline. Midfield includes Oston Urunov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Behruzjon Karimov, and Otabek Shukurov. Abbosbek Fayzullayev and Akmal Mozgovoy support striker Eldor Shomurodov. Uzbekistan has no known absences.
Recent Form
Portugal have mixed results recently, with three wins and two draws from their last five games. Their latest was a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the World Cup opener. Before that, they beat Nigeria and Chile both by 2-1, and earlier in the year secured a 2-0 win over the USA plus a goalless draw with Mexico. They scored seven goals and conceded three across those matches.
Uzbekistan won twice and lost thrice in their recent five outings. Their World Cup debut ended in a 3-1 loss to Colombia. Pre-tournament friendlies included defeats to the Netherlands and Canada. Their victories came against Venezuela and Gabon (3-1). They scored five goals but let in eight, failing to keep a clean sheet recently.
Head-to-Head History
The teams faced each other once before, in a friendly in September 2012. Portugal won 5-2 at home. That remains their only meeting so far.
Group K Standings
After the first round of fixtures, Portugal sits third and Uzbekistan fourth in Group K.
