Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Portugal vs Uzbekistan preview
Portugal vs Uzbekistan is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group K. Portugal (Seed #41) face Uzbekistan (#43) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at NRG Stadium. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220) is the retractable-roof home of the Houston Texans (NFL). It sits 24m above sea level in Houston. June/July temperatures in Houston average a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Portugal have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Uzbekistan have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Portugal vs Uzbekistan — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Portugal | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #41 | #43 |
| Confederation | UEFA | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Portugal vs Uzbekistan data
// Fetch live data for Portugal vs Uzbekistan
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-23',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 23
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Portugal vs Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup?
Portugal vs Uzbekistan is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, kicking off at Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston.
What stage is Portugal vs Uzbekistan?
Portugal vs Uzbekistan is a Group Stage fixture in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Portugal vs Uzbekistan?
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220, opened 2002, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Houston hosts Portugal vs Uzbekistan.
Who is favoured to win Portugal vs Uzbekistan?
Portugal go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #41, with Uzbekistan seeded #43. Portugal's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Uzbekistan's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Portugal vs Uzbekistan are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Portugal vs Uzbekistan?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Portugal vs Uzbekistan in my timezone?
Portugal vs Uzbekistan kicks off at Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Portugal vs Uzbekistan stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-23) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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