Portugal's opening group stage match initially looked like it was going their way. Joao Neves put them ahead in the sixth minute. Congo DR, making its first World Cup appearance in 52 years, pulled level when forward Yoane Wissa equalized with a header in first half stoppage time. Portugal created several chances in the second half but could not break the deadlock and settled for the draw.
Uzbekistan opened with a 3 to 1 defeat to Colombia. Abbosbek Fayzullaev briefly leveled the match by scoring early in the second half, answering Daniel Munoz's first half goal for Colombia. Colombia's attack proved too much for Uzbekistan, which conceded additional goals to Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz.
For Portugal, only a victory against Uzbekistan will ensure their fate remains in their own hands as they pursue the top spot in Group K.
Match Location and Kickoff
Portugal will face Uzbekistan in a Group K clash on Tuesday, June 23 at 1 p.m. ET in Houston, Texas. Houston Stadium, also known as NRG Stadium, will host the match.
How to Watch
Portugal begins the World Cup in Group K and is ranked No. 5 in the FIFA World Rankings. Streaming is available on Fubo or the Fox One App. Spanish language broadcasts are available on Telemundo and Peacock.
Portugal World Cup Roster
Portugal's full squad for the 2026 World Cup includes the following players by position:
- Diogo Costa (FC Porto)
- Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
- Rui Silva (Sporting CP)
- Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
- Matheus Nunes (Manchester City)
- Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce)
- Joao Cancelo (FC Barcelona)
- Nuno Mendes (PSG)
- Goncalo Inacio (Sporting CP)
- Renato Veiga (Villarreal)
- Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
- Tomas Araujo (SL Benfica)
- Ruben Neves (Al Hilal)
- Samuel Costa (Mallorca)
- Joao Neves (PSG)
- Vitinha (PSG)
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
- Joao Felix (Al Nassr)
- Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP)
- Francisco Conceicao (Juventus)
- Pedro Neto (Chelsea)
- Rafael Leao (AC Milan)
- Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)
- Goncalo Ramos (PSG)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
Portugal World Cup History
The Portugal national team is back in the World Cup for the ninth time after last qualifying in 2022. The country's best result in the tournament is a third place finish in 1966.
How Portugal Qualified
Portugal, ranked No. 5 in the FIFA Men's World Rankings, earned a berth in the 2026 World Cup as UEFA Group F winners.
Portugal Base Camp
Portugal's national team base camp is located at Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
