Portugal vs Uzbekistan: TV, Live Stream, Kick-off Time & Team Updates for 2026 World Cup
The Group K clash between Portugal and Uzbekistan will take place in Houston. Here’s how to catch the match live, including TV channels, streaming options, kick-off time, team lineups, and a preview.
Where to Watch Worldwide
- 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, Chad, Egypt: 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)
- Colombia: Win Sports (winsports.co)
- 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 to Stream Securely
A VPN like ExpressVPN lets you connect to servers in countries where the match is available, bypassing geo-restrictions or blackout rules. This means you can watch safely from anywhere. Here's a quick guide:
- Sign up for a VPN service and install the app on your device.
- Choose a server in a country broadcasting the game (e.g., US for a US stream).
- Clear your browser cache or cookies to ensure location updates.
- Visit your broadcaster's site or app and start watching.
Watching on Your TV
For a better experience, use your big screen:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Many Android TVs and devices support native VPN apps. Download your VPN app, log in, and connect.
- Apple TV, Roku, Consoles: These often lack direct VPN apps. Use Smart DNS from your VPN provider or mirror streams from your VPN-connected phone or laptop.
Neither Portugal nor Uzbekistan have any reported injuries or suspensions before this fixture.
Recent Form
Portugal have won three and drawn two of their last five games. Their latest was a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the World Cup opener. Earlier friendlies saw victories over Nigeria and Chile, plus a win against the USA and a draw with Mexico. They've scored six goals while conceding three in that period.
Uzbekistan have two wins and three losses in their recent five matches. They lost 3-1 to Colombia in their World Cup opener and fell to the Netherlands and Canada in friendlies. Wins came against Venezuela and Gabon. They’ve netted six goals but let in seven, and haven’t kept a clean sheet lately.
Head-to-Head History
The teams met once before, in a friendly in September 2012, with Portugal winning 5-2 at home. No other official matches have taken place between them.
Group K Standings After Round One
Portugal sit third while Uzbekistan are fourth in their group after the first round of matches.
