Portugal vs Uzbekistan — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Portugal vs Uzbekistan kicks off in GROUP K of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Portugal and Uzbekistan meet for the first time in a competitive fixture in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal, under Roberto Martínez, boast a deep squad led by veteran Cristiano Ronaldo and creative talents like Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva. Their style combines possession-based build-up with quick transitions, but defensive lapses have been exposed against pacey counter-attacks. Uzbekistan, coached by Srečko Katanec, are making their World Cup debut after impressive qualifying campaigns. They rely on a disciplined 4-4-2 shape, with Eldor Shomurodov leading the line and Otabek Shukurov orchestrating midfield. The Uzbeks will look to stay compact and hit on the break, exploiting any Portuguese overcommitment. Portugal need three points to assert group dominance, while Uzbekistan aim to prove they belong on the biggest stage. Key battle: Portugal's full-backs vs Uzbekistan's wingers—if Portugal push high, the likes of Jaloliddin Masharipov can cause problems. Set-pieces could also be decisive, as Uzbekistan are strong aerially. Expect Portugal to dominate possession, but Uzbekistan's resilience may frustrate them.

Key players to watch

Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) — All-time top scorer in international football, still decisive in big moments.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) — Creative hub with excellent passing range and eye for goal.
Rúben Dias (Manchester City) — Leader in defense, crucial for organizing the backline against counter-attacks.

Uzbekistan

Eldor Shomurodov (Roma) — Prolific striker, holds up play well and finishes clinically.
Otabek Shukurov (Al-Fayha) — Midfield engine, controls tempo and provides defensive cover.
Jaloliddin Masharipov (Al-Nassr) — Winger with pace and dribbling ability, a constant threat on the break.

How to watch Portugal vs Uzbekistan — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Portugal vs Uzbekistan?

Tue, Jun 23 at 05:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP K of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Portugal vs Uzbekistan?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.