The Portugal national football team can secure a spot in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup with a win over Uzbekistan on June 23, 2026. The Portuguese team comes from a 1-1 draw with Congo DR on June 17, 2026.

What happened?

The second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup is almost complete, and several teams have already secured their spot in the round of 16.

Why is this important for the Portugal national football team?

A win over Uzbekistan could guarantee the Portuguese team's classification to the next phase of the competition.

What's next?

The Portugal national football team will face Uzbekistan on June 23, 2026, in a game that could define the team's fate in the 2026 World Cup. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | 1-1 | | 2026-06-23 | Uzbekistan | -