Portugal vs Uzbekistan — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-394CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · HOUSTON

Portugal

5–0

Uzbekistan

Match events

C. Ronaldoassist J. Cancelo6'1–0
N. Mendes17'2–0
C. Ronaldoassist B. Fernandes39'3–0
J. CanceloOn: N. Semedo46'
P. NetoOn: F. Conceicao46'
A. Nematov (OG)60'3–1
Joao FelixOn: Trincao64'
R. Veiga68'
J. NevesOn: B. Silva76'
VitinhaOn: R. Leao83'
R. Leao87'4–1

14'O. Khamrobekov
29'A. GanievGoal Disallowed - Foul
46'S. NasrullaevOn: K. Alizhonov
46'O. KhamrobekovOn: A. Mozgovoy
73'A. FayzullaevOn: I. Sergeev
90+2'B. KarimovOn: R. Jiyanov
90+2'O. ShukurovOn: S. Esanov

PORMatch statsUZB

66%Possession34%

17Shots7

9Shots on Target2

3Corners2

14Fouls15

1Yellow Cards1

Portugal — starting XI

4-2-3-1

Bench

2Nélson Semedo
26Francisco Conceição
16Francisco Trincão
10Bernardo Silva
17Rafael Leão
12José Sá
22Rui Silva
4Tomás Araújo
5Diogo Dalot
14Gonçalo Inácio
6Matheus Nunes
24Samú Costa
21Rúben Neves
19Gonçalo Guedes
9Gonçalo Ramos

Uzbekistan — starting XI

3-4-2-1

Bench

3Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
6Akmal Mozgovoy
21Igor Sergeev
10Ruslanbek Jiyanov
23Sherzod Esanov
16Botirali Ergashev
1Utkir Yusupov
25Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
4Farrukh Sayfiev
26Jakhongir Urozov
15Umarbek Eshmuradov
20Azizbek Amanov
8Jamshid Iskandarov
17Dostonbek Khamdamov
11Oston Urunov

All-time meetings

Portugal wins

Draws

Uzbekistan wins

02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

28.1

Average Age

28.1

03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Portugal

Jun 23

vs Uzbekistan

World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · NRG Stadium

5–0

Jun 17

vs Congo DR

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · NRG Stadium

1–1

Jun 10

vs Nigeria

Friendlies · Friendly International · Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa

2–1

Jun 6

vs Chile

Friendlies · Friendly International · Estadio Nacional do Jamor

2–1

Mar 31

at USA

Friendlies · Friendly International · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

2–0

Uzbekistan

Jun 23

at Portugal

World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · NRG Stadium

0–5

Jun 18

vs Colombia

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Estadio Azteca

1–3

Jun 8

at Netherlands

Friendlies · Friendly International · Icahn Stadium

1–2

Jun 2

at Canada

Friendlies · Friendly International · Commonwealth Stadium

0–2

Mar 30

vs Venezuela

FIFA Series · Group Stage · Milliy Stadium

0–0

05 · Key Battles

Portugal vs Uzbekistan: Three duels that decide the group stage opener

Portugal's star-studded midfield and wing depth face a stern test against a resilient Uzbek outfit. How Fernandes controls the tempo, and whether Neto's directness overwhelms Khusanov's resistance, will shape the contest.

// Playmaker vs Midfielder · The midfield maestro test

Bruno Fernandes

#8 · Manchester United

A. Gʻaniyev

#10 · Al Bataeh

Bruno's range and press resistance should dominate this central battle. Gʻaniyev will struggle to match the Portuguese schemer's tempo and vision—expect Fernandes to dictate play and open Portugal's attacking lanes from deep.

// Left back vs Right winger · The containment duel

Nuno Mendes

#19 · Paris Saint Germain

I. Sergeev

#21 · Pakhtakor

Mendes' pace and recovery speed are tailored to nullify wide threats, but Sergeev offers Uzbekistan's primary attacking outlet on the flank. A tight affair, though the PSG full-back's athleticism should ultimately prevail—if he stays disciplined, Portugal locks down the left.

// Right winger vs Left back · The Portuguese thrust

Neto's direct running and technical composure give Portugal a clear upper hand. Khusanov is competent but will be stretched by Chelsea's pacy winger—expect Neto to create space down the right and trouble Uzbekistan's flank throughout.

07 · Win Probability