Portugal Seek Redemption as Uzbekistan Fight for Survival
Both nations arrive in Houston needing a result to keep their knockout stage ambitions alive following disappointing Matchday 1 results in Group K.
Portugal enter this fixture with a point to prove after being held to a 1-1 draw by debutants DR Congo. Despite dominating 75% of possession, Roberto Martínez's side struggled for an offensive spark, managing only one shot on target. Now sitting on one point, they must secure a victory to avoid a precarious final group game against Colombia.
Uzbekistan are fighting for their World Cup survival after a 3-1 defeat to Colombia in their first-ever tournament match. Fabio Cannavaro's side are currently rooted to the bottom of Group K with zero points. While they made history by scoring their first World Cup goal, another loss would effectively end their chances of reaching the last 32.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages at this tournament — updates as the games are played.
Both teams across every game at this tournament.
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Every tournament game combined — Portugal 5 games, Uzbekistan 3 games.
PortugalUzbekistanPast meetings.
Their recent form.
The road to the final.
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