Portugal vs Uzbekistan: TV, Streaming, Kick-off Time & Team Updates for 2026 World Cup

The Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 23, 2026, at 18:00 local time in Houston. Fans can catch the game through various TV channels and streaming platforms worldwide.

Global Broadcasters

• Canada: TSN (tsn.ca)
• China: CCTV-5 Sports (tv.cctv.com)
• Brazil: CazéTV (youtube.com/@CazeTV)
• Australia: SBS (sbs.com.au)
• India: ZEE5 (zee5.com)
• Argentina: TyC Sports (tycsports.com)
• Kazakhstan: Qazsport (qazsporttv.kz)
• Algeria: beIN Sports (beinsports.com)
• Congo DR: SuperSport (supersport.com)
• Mexico: Azteca 7 (tvazteca.com/azteca7)
• Indonesia: TVRI (tvri.go.id)
• Iran: Persiana Sports (persiana.group)
• Mongolia: EduTV (edutv.mn)
• Chad: beIN Sports (beinsports.com)
• Colombia: Win Sports (winsports.co)
• Egypt: beIN Sports (beinsports.com)
• Chile: Chilevisión (chilevision.cl)
• Kenya: DStv Now (dstv.com)
• France: M6 (6play.fr/m6)
• Japan: NHK G TV (nhk.or.jp)
• Germany: Das Erste (daserste.de)
• Italy: DAZN Italia (dazn.com)
• Great Britain: ITV UK (itv.com)
• Austria: Servus TV (servustv.com)

Using a VPN for Access

If geo-restrictions block your access, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help. Services like ExpressVPN let you connect securely by changing your virtual location to a country where the broadcast is available. This helps bypass blackouts and watch live without interruptions.

Steps include downloading a VPN app, connecting to the right server, clearing browser cache, and accessing your chosen broadcaster's stream.

Viewing on Big Screens

Sports look better on larger screens. Most Android TVs and devices such as Amazon Fire Stick support native VPN apps. For Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles, options like Smart DNS or casting streams from a VPN-connected device work well.

Team Lineups and Coaches

Portugal has no injury or suspension concerns. Coach Roberto Martinez is expected to field a strong side with Cristiano Ronaldo leading up front.

Uzbekistan, managed by Fabio Cannavaro, also have a full squad available with no reported absences so far.

Recent Form

Portugal has won three of their last five games and drawn two. They scored six goals while conceding three during this period. Their recent World Cup opener was a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.

Uzbekistan won two and lost three of their last five matches. They scored six goals but conceded seven. Their latest World Cup group game ended with a 3-1 defeat to Colombia.

Head-to-Head

These teams met only once before, in a friendly played in September 2012. Portugal won 5-2 on home ground. No other official meetings exist between these nations.

Group K Standings

After the first round of matches, Portugal sits third in the group, while Uzbekistan occupies fourth place.