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How to Watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan Live: TV, Streaming, and Kickoff Details for World Cup Group K

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues on June 23 with a match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston's NRG Stadium. Portugal, a global soccer powerhouse, is back after reaching the quarterfinals in 2022 before losing to Morocco. This tournament marks what is likely Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance as he leads the team once more. The big question is whether they can capture the trophy this time.

Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut after many close calls in qualifying. Seen as underdogs in Group K, they will face tough opponents including Colombia and Portugal. This will be their first-ever World Cup meeting with Portugal, taking place in Space City.

Where to Watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan

The match will air nationally in the United States on Fox. For those preferring to stream, platforms such as fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website will provide live coverage. New users can try fubo with a free trial, which streams over 100 channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox without a cable subscription (taxes and fees may apply).

Every World Cup 2026 match, including Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, will be live on fubo.

Match Start Time

The kickoff is set for Tuesday, June 23 at 12 p.m. Central Time in Houston. Below are the local times across U.S. time zones:

  • Eastern Time: 1 p.m.
  • Central Time: 12 p.m.
  • Mountain Time: 11 a.m.
  • Pacific Time: 10 a.m.

World Cup Schedule Highlights (Eastern Time)

  • June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (1 p.m.)
  • 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.)

Additional World Cup 2026 Information

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and is unique because it's hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place in 16 cities spanning these nations, including Houston where this match is held.

The tournament expands to 48 teams from the previous 32, featuring countries like Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, the United States, Uzbekistan, and many more.

A total of 104 matches will be played throughout the competition. For viewers in the U.S., English broadcasts will be on FOX and FS1, available via fubo for streaming. Spanish-language viewers can watch on Telemundo and Universo through Peacock and other platforms.

The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at the stadium known as New York-New Jersey Stadium, officially MetLife Stadium.

About the United States Team

The U.S. automatically qualified as one of the host countries, along with Canada and Mexico.

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