Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead Portugal against Uzbekistan as his country eyes its first win at the FIFA World Cup 2026. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP

For a team that enjoyed 75 per cent possession, completed 783 passes and spent much of the afternoon monopolising the ball, Portugal emerged from its World Cup opener with remarkably little to show for it.

The numbers from the 1-1 draw against DR Congo make for uncomfortable reading as Portugal managed just seven shots, with only one of them on target. DR Congo, despite seeing only a quarter of the ball, produced eight shots and had a superior xG of 0.87 compared to Portugal’s 0.65.

The result inevitably has brought the focus on Cristiano Ronaldo.

Read the full preview here: Can Portugal and Ronaldo find a way to fire against Uzbekistan?

When and where will Portugal vs Uzbekistan be played?

The Portugal vs Uzbekistan match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played at the NRG Stadium, also known as the Houston, in Houston, Texas.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 12 noon local time (10:30 pm IST) on June 23.

Where can I watch Portugal match in India?

In India, Portugal’s match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 can be watched on United8 Sports 1 and 2, in SD and HD. Fans can also live-stream the game on ZEE5 with a subscription fee.

How to watch Portugal vs Uzbekistan at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Fans in other parts of the world can watch Portugal vs Uzbekistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the following platforms:

• US: Fox Sports
• UK: BBC/ITV
• Canada: CTV, TSN
• Bangladesh: Somoy TV, BTV, T Sports, Bioscope/Toffee/My Robi
• Portugal - Sport TV, LiveModeTV
• Uzbekistan - Zo’r TV

Published on Jun 23, 2026