Portugal vs. Uzbekistan Official Lineups, Tuesday, 23 June 2026, World Cup Group K
Here are the official starting lineups for Portugal vs Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K, taking place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Both teams are eager to secure their first victory of the tournament after disappointing opening matches.
Portugal comes into this match after a frustrating 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their first game. Cristiano Ronaldo, now 41 years old, faces significant pressure to score and end his 10-match goal drought in major tournaments.
Uzbekistan is making its World Cup debut and currently finds itself at the bottom of Group K after losing to Colombia in their opening match. Under the guidance of coach Fabio Cannavaro, Uzbekistan is looking for a strong response, especially from star player Abbosbek Fayzullaev, who netted the country’s first-ever World Cup goal.
There are two Serie A players featured in this match. Portugal has called up Juventus forward Francisco Conceição and AC Milan forward Rafael Leão.
FIFA Ranking
Portugal holds the 5th position in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings, while Uzbekistan is ranked 50th.
👉 Serie A players called up for 🇵🇹 the Portugal National team:
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- Juventus forward Francisco Conceição
- AC Milan forward Rafael Leão
👉 No Serie A players in the DR Uzbekistan National team:
👉 Click here for Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.
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Portugal starting lineup: Diogo Costa, João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves, Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Substitutes: Gonçalo Guedes, Rúben Neves, Gonçalo Inácio, Samú Costa, Rafael Leão, Rui Silva, Trincão, Tomás Araújo, Bernardo Silva, Gonçalo Ramos, José Sá, Diogo Dalot, Francisco Conceição, Matheus Nunes, Nélson Semedo.
Uzbekistan starting lineupU: Abduvokhid Nematov, Rustam Ashurmatov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Abdukodir Khusanov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Bekhruz Karimov, Otabek Shukurov, Odiljon Khamrobekov, Eldor Shomurodov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Aziz G’aniev.
Substitutes: Farrukh Sayfiev, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Ruslanbek Jiyanov, Oston Urunov, Jakhongir Urozov, Azizbek Amonov, Botirali Ergashev, Avazbek O’lmasaliev, Sherzod Esanov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Umar Eshmurodov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Igor Sergeev, Utkir Yusupov, Jamshid Iskanderov.
Starting lineups
Substitutes
Portugal World Cup 2026 Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP); Ricardo Velho (Gençlerbirliği Ankara)
- Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), Joao Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inacio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Tomas Araujo (SL Benfica)
- Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
- Forwards: Joao Félix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
Uzbekistan:
- Goalkeepers: Utkir Yusupov (Navbahor), Abduvohid Nematov (Nasaf), Botirali Ergashev (Neftchi).
- Defenders: Rustam Ashurmatov (Esteghlal), Farrukh Sayfiev (Neftchi), Khojiakbar Alijonov (Pakhtakor), Sherzod Nasrullaev (Nasaf), Umar Eshmurodov (Nasaf), Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City), Abdulla Abdullaev (Dibba), Bekhruz Karimov (Surkhon), Jakhongir Urozov (Dinamo Samarqand), Avazbek Ulmasaliev (AGMK).
- Midfielders: Otabek Shukurov (Baniyas), Jaloliddin Masharipov (Esteghlal), Odiljon Hamrobekov (Tractor), Oston Urunov (Persepolis), Jamshid Iskanderov (Neftchi), Dostonbek Khamdamov (Pakhtakor), Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Istanbul Basaksehir), Akmal Mozgovoy (Pakhtakor), Azizjon Ganiev (Al Bataeh), Sherzod Esanov (Bukhara).
- Forwards: Eldor Shomurodov (Istanbul Basaksehir), Igor Sergeev (Persepolis), Azizbek Amonov (Bukhara).
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— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) June 23, 2026
🇵🇹 Portugal official starting lineup against Uzbekistan
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🇺🇿 Uzbekistan official starting lineup against Portugal
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World Cup Group K Matchday 2
🇵🇹 Portugal – Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Kick-off Time: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Venue: NRG Stadium
Houston, Texas, USA
Referee: Jalal Jayed MAR
Assistant Referee 1: Zakaria Brinsi MAR
Assistant Referee 2: Mostafa Akarkad MAR
Fourth Official: Abongile Tom RSA
Reserve AR: Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela RSA
Video Assistant Referee: Leodan Gonzaklez URU
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Hamza El Fariq MAR
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Hernan Mastrangelo ARG
