The Portugal national football team is preparing for the match against Uzbekistan, in the second round of Group K of the 2026 World Cup, in the heat of Palm Beach, in the United States. Tomás Araújo, Benfica's central defender, missed the Portuguese team's training due to physical problems. Rúben Dias, Manchester City's central defender, trained without limitations and is ready to play. The Portuguese team will face Uzbekistan on Tuesday, again in Houston, at the NRG Stadium. The group will be closed on June 27, with Portugal facing Colombia in Miami. And Cristiano Ronaldo, the team's captain, seemed to ask the media to leave during training. The temperature at the Gardens North County District Park registered 32 degrees Celsius, but the weather applications reported a reel feel of 38. Tomás Araújo was a starter in Portugal's debut in the World Cup, in the draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rúben Dias defends the group and downplays criticism. The Portuguese team is working hard to improve their performance in the 2026 World Cup. But the team still has a lot of work to do to achieve their goals. So a win over Uzbekistan is crucial for the Portuguese team. The Portugal national football team's preparation for the 2026 World Cup has been intense, with daily training sessions and game analysis. The team is counting on the experience of players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Rúben Dias to achieve success in the tournament.