Portugal vs Uzbekistan: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds9.4%0.1%
FIFA standing#5#50
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Portugal meet Uzbekistan with our model leaning Portugal's way (72% to win, 24% draw). Ronaldo's likely farewell with a golden squad. Uzbekistan, meanwhile, white Wolves making a historic World Cup debut.

Portugal's edge comes from stacked midfield, but Uzbekistan will look to exploit balancing ronaldo's role. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

POR Portugal

CR
Cristiano Ronaldo
ST · Al Nassr
BF
Bruno Fernandes
AM · Manchester United
V
Vitinha
CM · Paris Saint-Germain

UZB Uzbekistan

ES
Eldor Shomurodov
ST · Roma
AK
Abdukodir Khusanov
CB · Manchester City
KE
Khojimat Erkinov
AM · FC Nasaf