Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan: Portugal wins
The clash between Portugal and Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium is crucial for both teams in their quest for their first win in the World Cup group stage.
- 0'The match has started.
Portugal hosts Uzbekistan.
- 6'GOAL! Portugal (1-0)
Minute 6:C. Ronaldo(Portugal) scored (assist: J. Cancelo). Score: 1 - 0.
- 14'Yellow card
14th minute: O. Khamrobekov (Uzbekistan) receives a yellow card (Holding).
- 17'GOAL! Portugal (2-0)
17th minute:N. Mendes(Portugal) scored. Score: 2 - 0.
- 29'VAR
Minute 29': Goal Disallowed - Foul — A. Ganiev (Uzbekistan).
- 39'GOAL! Portugal (3-0)
39th minute:C. Ronaldo(Portugal) scored (assist: B. Fernandes). Score: 3 - 0.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (Portugal): J. Cancelo comes on to replace N. Semedo.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (Portugal): P. Neto comes on to replace F. Conceicao.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (Uzbekistan): S. Nasrullaev comes on to replace K. Alizhonov.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (Uzbekistan): O. Khamrobekov comes on to replace A. Mozgovoy.
- 60'GOAL! Uzbekistan (3-1)
60th minute:A. Nematov(Portugal) scored an own goal. The score is 3-1.
- 64'Substitution
64th minute (Portugal): Joao Felix comes on to replace Trincao.
- 68'Yellow card
68th minute: R. Veiga (Portugal) receives a yellow card (Roughing).
- 73'Substitution
73rd minute (Uzbekistan): A. Fayzullaev comes on to replace I. Sergeev.
- 76'Substitution
76th minute (Portugal): J. Neves comes on to replace B. Silva.
- 83'Substitution
83rd minute (Portugal): Vitinha comes on as a substitute for R. Leao.
- 87'GOAL! Portugal (4-1)
87th minute:R. Leao(Portugal) scored. Score: 4 - 1.
- 90+2'Substitution
90+2nd minute (Uzbekistan): B. Karimov comes on to replace R. Jiyanov.
- 90+2'Substitution
90+2nd minute (Uzbekistan): O. Shukurov comes on to replace S. Esanov.
- KTFinal score: Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan
The match ended with a score of 5-0.
Updated at 02:03 on June 24, 2026
The match between Portugal and Uzbekistan took place at the NRG Stadium, with both teams desperate for points to improve their standings. This was a crucial moment for the stars to showcase their abilities and maintain their hopes of progressing further in the world's biggest football tournament.
00:00 on June 24, 2026 - World Cup
Analysis of recent form
Portugal enters this match needing a win to relieve the pressure. In their last game, the team from the Iberian Peninsula suffered a disappointing draw. Despite possessing a squad with high-quality individual players, their ability to convert opportunities into goals remains a problem that the coaching staff needs to solve soon.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan is facing numerous challenges after suffering a defeat in their last match. This loss not only affected their points total but also directly impacted the players' morale. The Asian representative needs a significant systemic change to withstand the pressure from their strong opponent.
Analysis of tactics and playing style
Based on their current form, Portugal are likely to take control of the game and impose an attacking style of play from the very first minutes. Possessing players with high potential for creating chances allows them to employ a variety of approaches to the goal, from central attacks to fast-paced wing runs.
Conversely, Uzbekistan will likely opt for a deep defensive style, waiting for opportunities from quick counter-attacks. Defensive discipline will be a key factor in determining their success or failure. However, their recent defeat suggests that Uzbekistan's defense still has gaps that can be exploited.
Overall, Portugal is still considered the stronger team due to their balanced lines and experience at the highest level. However, if they cannot find an early breakthrough, they could easily fall into the counter-attack trap of a Uzbekistan team that has nothing to lose.
Portugal's recent form
- June 18, 2026: Portugal 1-1 Democratic Republic of Congo (Draw)
- June 11, 2026: Portugal 2-1 Nigeria (Winner)
- 07/06/2026: Portugal 2-1 Chile (Winner)
- April 1, 2026: USA 0-2 Portugal (Winner)
- March 29, 2026: Mexico 0-0 Portugal (Draw)
Uzbekistan's recent form
- June 18, 2026: Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia (Lose)
- June 9, 2026: Netherlands 2-1 Uzbekistan (Loss)
- June 2, 2026: Canada 2-0 Uzbekistan (Lost)
- March 30, 2026: Uzbekistan 0-0 Venezuela (Draw)
- March 27, 2026: Uzbekistan 3-1 Gabon (Winner)
Rankings
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|
Team form and statistics
Portugal (Host)
Form in the last 5 matches:D
Statistics for this season:
- Played: 1 match
- Wins: 0 (0 at home)
- Draw: 1 (1 home game)
- Losses: 0 (0 at home)
Goal:
- Scored: 1 goal (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
- Goals conceded: 1 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
Uzbekistan (Guest)
Form in the last 5 matches:L
Statistics for this season:
- Played: 1 match
- Wins: 0 (0 away wins)
- Draw: 0 (0 away goals)
- Losses: 1 (0 away)
Goal:
- Scored: 1 goal (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
- Goals conceded: 3 (Average: 3.0 goals/match)
Force situation
Portugal:No injury information available.
Uzbekistan:No injury information available.
Predicted lineup
Portugal
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachRoberto Martinez
Starting lineup:
- 1. Diogo Costa (G)
- 20. João Cancelo (D)
- 3. Rúben Dias (D)
- 13. Renato Veiga (D)
- 25. Nuno Mendes (D)
- 15. João Neves (M)
- 23. Vitinha (M)
- 18. Pedro Neto (M)
- 8. Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 11. João Félix (M)
- 7. Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. José Sá
- 22. Rui Silva
- 2. Nélson Semedo
- 4. Tomás Araújo
- 5. Diogo Dalot
- 14. Gonçalo Inácio
- 6. Matheus Nunes
- 24. Samú Costa
- 10. Bernardo Silva
- 21. Rúben Neves
- 19. Gonçalo Guedes
- 16. Francisco Trincão
- 9. Gonçalo Ramos
- 17. Rafael Leão
- 26. Francisco Conceição
Uzbekistan
Diagram: 3-4-2-1
CoachFabio Cannavaro
Starting lineup:
- 12. Abduvokhid Nematov (G)
- 2. Abdukodir Khusanov (D)
- 18. Abdulla Abdullaev (D)
- 5. Rustam Ashurmatov (D)
- 24. Bekhruz Karimov (M)
- 9. Odiljon Khamrobekov (M)
- 7. Otabek Shukurov (M)
- 13. Sherzod Nasrullaev (M)
- 22. Abbosbek Fayzullaev (F)
- 19. Azizjon Ganiev (F)
- 14. Eldor Shomurodov (F)
Substitutes:
- 16. Botirali Ergashev
- 1. Utkir Yusupov
- 25. Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
- 4. Farrukh Sayfiev
- 3. Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
- 26. Jakhongir Urozov
- 15. Umarbek Eshmuradov
- 6. Akmal Mozgovoy
- 20. Azizbek Amanov
- 8. Jamshid Iskandarov
- 17. Dostonbek Khamdamov
- 11. Oston Urunov
- 10. Ruslanbek Jiyanov
- 23. Sherzod Esanov
- 21. Igor Sergeev
Predictions and odds
Predicted winner:Portugal
Win or draw
Predicted odds:
- Home team wins: 45%
- Draw: 45%
- Guest wins: 10%
Predicted number of goals:
- Home team: -1.5 goals
- Guest: -1.5 table
Advice:Double chance : Portugal or draw
Team lineup updated at 23:28 on 23/06/2026
Official lineup
Portugal
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachRoberto Martinez
Starting lineup:
- 1. Diogo Costa (G)
- 20. João Cancelo (D)
- 3. Rúben Dias (D)
- 13. Renato Veiga (D)
- 25. Nuno Mendes (D)
- 15. João Neves (M)
- 23. Vitinha (M)
- 18. Pedro Neto (M)
- 8. Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 11. João Félix (M)
- 7. Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. José Sá
- 22. Rui Silva
- 2. Nélson Semedo
- 4. Tomás Araújo
- 5. Diogo Dalot
- 14. Gonçalo Inácio
- 6. Matheus Nunes
- 24. Samú Costa
- 10. Bernardo Silva
- 21. Rúben Neves
- 19. Gonçalo Guedes
- 16. Francisco Trincão
- 9. Gonçalo Ramos
- 17. Rafael Leão
- 26. Francisco Conceição
Uzbekistan
Diagram: 3-4-2-1
CoachFabio Cannavaro
Starting lineup:
- 12. Abduvokhid Nematov (G)
- 2. Abdukodir Khusanov (D)
- 18. Abdulla Abdullaev (D)
- 5. Rustam Ashurmatov (D)
- 24. Bekhruz Karimov (M)
- 9. Odiljon Khamrobekov (M)
- 7. Otabek Shukurov (M)
- 13. Sherzod Nasrullaev (M)
- 22. Abbosbek Fayzullaev (F)
- 19. Azizjon Ganiev (F)
- 14. Eldor Shomurodov (F)
Substitutes:
- 16. Botirali Ergashev
- 1. Utkir Yusupov
- 25. Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
- 4. Farrukh Sayfiev
- 3. Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
- 26. Jakhongir Urozov
- 15. Umarbek Eshmuradov
- 6. Akmal Mozgovoy
- 20. Azizbek Amanov
- 8. Jamshid Iskandarov
- 17. Dostonbek Khamdamov
- 11. Oston Urunov
- 10. Ruslanbek Jiyanov
- 23. Sherzod Esanov
- 21. Igor Sergeev
