Match Center: Portugal vs Uzbekistan — FIFA World Cup 2026
PortugalVS
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 · 17:00 UTC
UzbekistanGroup K · Match 47•NRG Stadium, Houston
Pre-Match
Prediction & Build-Up
Match Prediction
Winner pick: Portugal
POR
46%
vs
Draw
26%
vs
UZB
28%
Model lean: Portugal. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
POR wins
2
Draws
1
UZB wins
2
- 2024-11-13UZB 1 - 1 POR · Confederations CupMOTM: Diego Petit
- 2022-05-26UZB 2 - 1 POR · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: James Bouchard
- 2021-11-06UZB 2 - 0 POR · Confederations CupMOTM: Sergio Petit
- 2019-01-25UZB 0 - 1 POR · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Pierre Okafor
- 2018-10-14POR 2 - 1 UZB · International FriendlyMOTM: Pierre Kovač
Last 3 - Form Guide
Most recent results for each side
PortugalWWW- 2026-03-10vs NED · Continental Final2-1
- 2026-02-15vs GER · Nations League3-2
- 2026-01-20vs FRA · Continental Final2-0
UzbekistanWWW- 2026-03-10vs FRA · Continental Final2-0
- 2026-02-15vs ESP · Continental Final2-1
- 2026-01-20vs ENG · International Friendly3-2
Recent Man-of-the-Match Form
Standout performers from related fixtures
FRA2026-05-10Kylian MbappéHat-trick from inside-left positions; clinical finishing.- FRA2026-04-13Kylian MbappéHat-trick from inside-left positions; clinical finishing.
BRA2026-03-16Vinícius Jr.Two assists, one decisive carry through the left channel.
ENG2026-02-19Jude BellinghamBox-crashing midfielder, scored the winner from a set piece.
Key Players to Watch
- PORPortugalCristiano RonaldoPenalty-box finisher and aerial target
- PORPortugalBruno FernandesChance creator and set-piece threat
- UZBUzbekistanEldor ShomurodovMobile striker and transition outlet
- UZBUzbekistanAbbosbek FayzullaevCreative attacker between lines