Lineup confirmed Portugal x Uzbekistan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Portugal faces Uzbekistan this Tuesday (23) at 2pm (Brasília time) at NRG Stadium, in Houston, in the second round of Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After a lackluster 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in the debut, the team led by Roberto Martínez needs victory to recover and fight for the lead in the group.
A confirmed lineupkeeps Cristiano Ronaldo as starter and captain in charge of the attack. Ruben Dias returns to defense after missing the first match, forming a pair with Renato Veiga. In the middle, João Neves and Vitinha remain as base, with Bruno Fernandes and Pedro Neto providing options for creation and speed.
Portugal (4-2-3-1):Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha; Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix; Cristiano Ronaldo.
Uzbekistan, which is making its debut at the World Cup, arrives under pressure after a 3-1 defeat to Colombia. Fabio Cannavaro, Italian idol and current coach, assembled a compact team in 3-4-2-1, with Eldor Shomurodov as a reference in attack and Abbosbek Fayzullaev responsible for creativity. Jaloliddin Masharipov is confirmed out due to injury.
Uzbekistan (3-4-2-1):Utkir Yusupov; Abdukodir Khusanov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Abdulla Abdullaev; Bekhruz Karimov, Otabek Shukurov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Sherzod Nasrullaev; Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Oston Urunov; Eldor Shomurodov.
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The referee will be Moroccan Jalal Jayed. Portugal appears as a big favorite at the bookmakers, but coach Martínez warned of the danger of a motivated and well-organized opponent defensively. A victory puts the Portuguese in direct contention with Colombia, who leads the group.
The game marks Portugal’s second commitment in Houston. The NRG Stadium, one of the main stages of the World Cup in the United States, has already hosted the team’s draw at the opening of the group. For Uzbekistan, the clash represents a historic chance to score against a European power.
Where to watch live
- Betano (broadcast)
- Prime Video
- YouTube CazeTV
The match gains even more importance as Portugal seeks to find its way back to victory after the initial stumble, while Uzbekistan tries to surprise and score its first points in the competition.
