Portugal vs Uzbekistan predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Published June 23rd, 2026 - 02:28 GMT
Portugal vs Uzbekistan predicted lineups
Portugal vs Uzbekistan predicted lineups - Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA / VARIOUS SOURCES / AFP

Portugal will face Uzbekistan today at the Houston Stadium in the USA, in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.

The Portuguese team is currently third in Group K with only one point, following a disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the first round. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan will try to avoid a second defeat after losing 3-1 to Colombia in their opener to avoid early exit from the World Cup.

Portugal Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa

Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves, Vitinha

Forwards: Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto

Uzbekistan Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Utkir Yusupov

Defenders: Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Abdukodir Khusanov

Midfielders: Behruz Karimov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Sherzod Nasrullaev

Forwards: Oston Urunov, Eldor Shomurodov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev