Portugal vs. Uzbekistan: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Group K Match

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues on June 23 with a clash between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston's NRG Stadium. Portugal, a global soccer powerhouse, looks to bounce back after their quarterfinal exit against Morocco in 2022. This tournament marks the final World Cup appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo, offering one last chance for glory.

Uzbekistan, making their World Cup debut after several near misses, enter as underdogs in Group K. They face tough competition from established teams like Colombia and Portugal. These two nations meet for the first time on the World Cup stage.

Broadcast and Streaming Details

The match will air nationally in the United States on Fox. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. For viewers without cable, fubo provides a free trial, allowing access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels.

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Kickoff Time Across U.S. Time Zones

Other Matches on June 23 and 24 (Eastern Time)

• June 23: England vs. Ghana (4 p.m.)
• June 23: Panama vs. Croatia (7 p.m.)
• June 23: Colombia vs. DR Congo (10 p.m.)
• June 24: Switzerland vs. Canada (3 p.m.)
• June 24: Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Qatar (3 p.m.)
• June 24: Morocco vs. Haiti (6 p.m.)
• June 24: Scotland vs. Brazil (6 p.m.)
• June 24: South Africa vs. South Korea (9 p.m.)
• June 24: Czechia vs. Mexico (9 p.m.)

Key Facts About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Dates: June 11 to July 19, 2026
• Hosts: United States, Canada, and Mexico—the first World Cup hosted by three countries
• Host Cities: 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey
• Teams: Expanded field of 48 teams such as Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, United States, Uzbekistan, and more
• Total Matches: 104 games spanning group stages, knockouts, and the final
• Final: Scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (referred to as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament)

Streaming and Broadcast Info

In the U.S., English coverage is primarily on FOX and FS1, both available through streaming services like fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts are handled by Telemundo and Universo, accessible via Peacock and DIRECTV. Checking specific match schedules helps confirm local kickoff times.

U.S. Participation

The United States qualifies automatically as a host nation, alongside Canada and Mexico. Fans can expect the home teams to be active contenders during the tournament.