2026 World Cup: Portugal vs Uzbekistan, probable lineups

23.06.26 FT World Cup

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After a disappointing opening draw against DR Congo (1-1), Portugal is determined to bounce back against Uzbekistan tonight at Houston's NRG Stadium.

For this second group stage fixture at the 2026 World Cup, Portuguese manager Roberto Martinez could shake up his starting eleven by bringing in Dias, Inacio, Conceiçao, and Félix, sending Veiga, Silva, and Neto to the bench, while Araujo remains sidelined due to injury.

Probable lineups for both sides:

Portugal: Costa - Cancelo, Dias, Inacio, Mendes - Neves, Vitinha - Conceiçao, Fernandes, Félix - Ronaldo.

Uzbekistan: Yusupov - Khusanov, Abdullaev, Ashurmatov - Alizhonov, Mozgovoy, Shukurov, Sayfiev - Fayzullaev, Shomurodov, Khamdamov.

Joshua SOSSOU

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