Uzbekistan must show more fight against Portugal in their second World Cup match than they did against Colombia in their 3-1 opening defeat, coach Fabio Cannavaro said on Monday.

The Group K match will be played at the Houston Stadium in Houston. Portugal vs Uzbekistan live streaming, FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal and Uzbekistan will face each other in a critical Group K match of the FIFA World Cup in Houston on Thursday.

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez stays silent on whether Cristiano Ronaldo will start vs Uzbekistan after a muted World Cup opener, as scrutiny grows but the team remains focused on bouncing back

Coach Roberto Martinez said the unity within the squad is even stronger as they head into their second match against Uzbekistan.

Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for World Cup 2026 - Pre-tournament favourites are still searching for first win

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal face Uzbekistan in a must-win group match, as race for the knockouts intensifies.