Tune in on 23.06.2026 for the big game in the World Cup where Portugal takes on Uzbekistan. Portugal has a strong team this season and is expected to win. Check out our game insights and tips, and think about placing your bet on Portugal!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group K | |||||||
| 1 | Congo DR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 2 | Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| Group Stage | |||||||
| 1 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 2 | Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 4 | Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 5 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 8 | Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 9 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 10 | Senegal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 11 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 12 | Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Portugal vs Uzbekistan
x 1 x 1Portugal vs Uzbekistan Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Portugal | Congo DR | 17.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Portugal | Nigeria | 10.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies | Portugal | Chile | 06.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies | USA | Portugal | 01.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | Portugal | 29.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | Netherlands | Uzbekistan | 08.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies | Canada | Uzbekistan | 02.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| FIFA Series | Uzbekistan | Venezuela | 30.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| FIFA Series | Uzbekistan | Gabon | 27.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies | Uzbekistan | FC Urartu | 30.01.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies | Uzbekistan | China | 26.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Uzbekistan | Qatar | 10.06.2025 | 3-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | United Arab Emirates | Uzbekistan | 05.06.2025 | 0-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Iran | Uzbekistan | 25.03.2025 | 2-2 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Uzbekistan | Kyrgyzstan | 20.03.2025 | 1-0 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Portugal vs Uzbekistan
The World Cup is finally here. And Portugal mean business from the very first whistle.
Ronaldo's nation steps onto the biggest stage against Uzbekistan, a side that had to earn their place the hard way through Asian qualifying. This is a game between two footballing worlds. And the odds tell you everything — Portugal at 1.22, Uzbekistan at a distant 13.50.
Don't be fooled into thinking this is a simple walkover, though. Uzbekistan are tougher than most casual fans realise. Look at their qualifying campaign. They beat North Korea twice, dismantled Qatar 3-0 at home, and held Iran to three draws across different competitions. They know how to grind. They know how to defend.
Here's what you need to watch for. Uzbekistan drew 0-0 with UAE away, held Iran to a goalless stalemate in June 2024, and drew with Venezuela as recently as March 2026. That's a pattern. When the pressure builds, they shut up shop. Portugal may need patience to break them down.
Portugal, meanwhile, arrive in rampant form. Four games, three wins, zero defeats. They beat Nigeria 2-1, dispatched Chile 2-1, and produced a statement 2-0 win away in the USA. The only blip was a 0-0 draw in Mexico — and even that tells you this squad is hard to score against on the road.
Here's the surprising statistical insight most people are sleeping on. In their last four matches, Portugal have scored exactly two goals in three of them. That 2-goal pattern is remarkably consistent. If you're looking at a betting market, the 2-3 goals total band looks genuinely attractive at likely generous odds.
I'm backing Portugal to win this comfortably, but not without a fight in the first half. Uzbekistan will sit deep early. Expect a cagey opening 30 minutes. Then quality takes over.
My specific prediction: Portugal win 2-0, with the first goal arriving after the 35th minute. The Asian qualifying pattern suggests Uzbekistan can contain teams early — but they tire and leak goals late. Back Portugal's second-half dominance as your value play here.
The World Cup opener sets the tone for everything that follows. Portugal know it. Now it's time to show the world why they mean it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Félix | Portugal | 26 | Attacker | 181 | 70 |
| João Cancelo | Portugal | 32 | Defender | 182 | 74 |
| Diogo Dalot | Portugal | 27 | Defender | 183 | 78 |
| Gonçalo Guedes | Portugal | 29 | Attacker | 179 | 68 |
| Bruno Fernandes | Portugal | 31 | Midfielder | 179 | 66 |
| José Sá | Portugal | 33 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 84 |
| Pedro Neto | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 174 | 62 |
| Ricardo Horta | Portugal | 31 | Attacker | 173 | 66 |
| Paulinho | Portugal | 33 | Attacker | 188 | 84 |
| Trincão | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 184 | 76 |
| Gonçalo Ramos | Portugal | 25 | Attacker | 185 | 79 |
| Matheus Nunes | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| Ricardo Velho | Portugal | 27 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 88 |
| Vitinha | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 172 | 64 |
| Tomás Araújo | Portugal | 24 | Defender | 187 | 81 |
| Samú Costa | Portugal | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| Gonçalo Inácio | Portugal | 24 | Defender | 186 | 78 |
| António Silva | Portugal | 22 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| João Neves | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 174 | 66 |
| Mateus Fernandes | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 178 | 72 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Gʻaniyev | Uzbekistan | 28 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 64 kg |
| V. Rahimov | Uzbekistan | 31 | Goalkeeper | 189 | n/a |
| A. Davronov | Uzbekistan | 23 | Defender | 184 | 73 |
| J. Yakhshiboyev | Uzbekistan | 29 | Attacker | 178 | 74 |
| J. Boltaboev | Uzbekistan | 29 | Midfielder | 174 | 75 |
| A. Komilov | Uzbekistan | 30 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Umarov | Uzbekistan | 27 | Attacker | 182 | 75 |
| U. Yusupov | Uzbekistan | 35 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 83 |
| K. Alijonov | Uzbekistan | 29 | Defender | 180 | 68 |
| U. Eshmurodov | Uzbekistan | 33 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| R. Ashurmatov | Uzbekistan | 29 | Defender | 186 | 85 |
| S. Nasrullayev | Uzbekistan | 27 | Defender | 181 | 73 |
| O. Hamrobekov | Uzbekistan | 30 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| O. Shukurov | Uzbekistan | 30 | Midfielder | 183 | 82 |
| J. Masharipov | Uzbekistan | 32 | Midfielder | 173 | 73 |
| O. O'runov | Uzbekistan | 25 | Attacker | 181 | 82 |
| E. Shomurodov | Uzbekistan | 30 | Forward | 190 | 76 |
| A. Fayzullaev | Uzbekistan | 22 | Forward | 167 | 57 |
| F. Sayfiyev | Uzbekistan | 35 | Defender | 180 | 68 |
| A. Abdullayev | Uzbekistan | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 69 |
Portugal vs Uzbekistan match odds
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