Group K standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Portugal
With one match played, Portugal needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Uzbekistan
An opening win over Portugal would be a major statement and strengthen Uzbekistan's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Portugal | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 4 | 52 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 8 | 1 |
| Best WC Finish | 3rd place (1966) | Debut (2026) |
| Manager | Roberto Martínez | Fabio Cannavaro |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group C winners | AFC 3rd Round — Group A 3rd place (via playoff) |
| 2022 World Cup | Quarterfinals — lost to Morocco | Did not qualify |
| Captain | Cristiano Ronaldo | Eldor Shomurodov |
Prediction
Portugal 2 — 1 Uzbekistan
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Portugal (ranked 4th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Portugal have appeared at 8 World Cups. Uzbekistan have appeared at 1.
Portugal are ranked 4th in the world. Uzbekistan are ranked 52th.
Uzbekistan will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.
This match takes place at NRG Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
NRG Stadium · Houston · Capacity: 68,311
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