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 match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Portugal, a global soccer powerhouse, is back after being eliminated in the 2022 quarterfinals by Morocco. This tournament marks the final World Cup appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo, raising the stakes for the Portuguese squad.
Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, having struggled through past qualification attempts. Positioned as underdogs in Group K, they will face tough opponents like Colombia and Portugal. This meeting marks their first encounter on the World Cup stage, set against the vibrant backdrop of Space City.
How to Watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
The match will air nationally in the United States on Fox. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can access a free trial on fubo, which offers more than 100 live TV and sports channels without cable.
Stream every World Cup 2026 match, including Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, live on fubo with a free trial.
Match Start Time
Kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 at 12 p.m. Central Time at NRG Stadium. Times across US time zones are:
- Eastern Time: 1 p.m.
- Central Time: Noon
- Mountain Time: 11 a.m.
- Pacific Time: 10 a.m.
Other Matches on June 23 and 24 (Eastern Time)
- June 23: England vs. Ghana (4 p.m.), Panama vs. Croatia (7 p.m.), Colombia vs. DR Congo (10 p.m.)
- June 24: Switzerland vs. Canada (3 p.m.), Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Qatar (3 p.m.), Morocco vs. Haiti (6 p.m.), Scotland vs. Brazil (6 p.m.), South Africa vs. South Korea (9 p.m.), Czechia vs. Mexico (9 p.m.)
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first World Cup hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be played across 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
This edition expands to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the total matches to 104. The participating nations range widely, featuring traditional powers and newcomers alike.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
In the U.S., English-language broadcasts will appear on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish coverage comes through Telemundo and Universo, streaming on Peacock and DIRECTV. Fans should consult specific match schedules for local kickoff times.
Final Match Details
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, labeled by FIFA as New York-New Jersey Stadium.
