Portugal
Uzbekistan
Houston Stadium · Houston · 72,220 seats — NRG Stadium — retractable roof, air conditioned
Portugal enters this Group K clash as the overwhelming favorite, backed by odds of 1.26 to secure a victory. Their recent form highlights a potent attack, most notably a dominant 9-1 dismantling of Armenia last November. While a loss to the Republic of Ireland remains a recent blemish, Portugal’s overall consistency keeps them firmly in the driver's seat. Uzbekistan faces a formidable challenge in this fixture, entering as significant underdogs with odds reaching 14.0 as they look to disrupt the hosts' momentum.
Win probability
Squads
Portugal
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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1
Diogo Costa
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2
Nélson Semedo
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3
Rúben Dias
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13
Renato Veiga
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20
João Cancelo
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15
João Neves
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23
Vitinha
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10
Bernardo Silva
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8
Bruno Fernandes
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17
Rafael Leão
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9
Gonçalo Ramos
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
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4
Tomás Araújo
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5
Diogo Dalot
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14
Gonçalo Inácio
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24
Samú Costa
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25
Nuno Mendes
Midfielders
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15
Matheus Nunes
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21
Rúben Neves
Forwards
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7
Cristiano Ronaldo
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11
João Félix
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16
Francisco Trincão
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18
Pedro Neto
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19
Gonçalo Guedes
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26
Francisco Conceição
Uzbekistan
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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1
Utkir Yusupov
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3
Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
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23
Khusniddin Alikulov
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2
Abdukodir Khusanov
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13
Sherzod Nasrullaev
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9
Odildzhon Khamrobekov
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6
Akmal Mozgovoy
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19
Azizbek Turgunboev
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22
Abbosbek Fayzullaev
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10
Jaloliddin Masharipov
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14
Eldor Shomurodov
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
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7
Rustam Ashurmatov
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15
Umar Eshmurodov
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24
Bekhruz Karimov
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25
Avazbek Ulmasaliev
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26
Jakhongir Urozov
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34
Farrukh Sayfiev
Midfielders
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7
Otabek Shukurov
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8
Jamshid Iskanderov
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11
Oston Urunov
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17
Dostonbek Khamdamov
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18
Abdulla Abdullaev
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19
Aziz Ganiev
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23
Sherzod Esanov
Forwards
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20
Azizbek Amanov
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21
Igor Sergeev
Head to head
First competitive meeting.
Latest form · averages per match
Portugal
Uzbekistan
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