Cristiano Ronaldo is not a man to shy away from a challenge and he will be determined to prove he can still cut it with the worlds best when he leads Portugal against Uzbekistan this afternoon.Ronaldo has had to watch as the games other big-name players, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, have all shone at the World Cup so far. Recommended offer Portugal v Uzbekistan Super Boost Claim Boost 18+GambleAware.org For New Customers. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The 41-year-old has yet to get off the mark with Portugal only managing a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their opener. Uzbekistan went down 3-1 to Colombia and need a win here to ignite their quest to qualify from Group K.Table of ContentsWhere to watch Portugal v Uzbekistan: TV and online streamsStats for Portugal v UzbekistanResponsible GamblingWhere to watch Portugal v Uzbekistan: TV and online streamsPortugal v Uzbekistan kicks off at 6pm UK time on Tuesday. It will be broadcast on ITV1 and STV and available to stream via ITVX and the STV Player. Sky subscribers can also stream the game via Sky Go.Stats for Portugal v UzbekistanOnly one of Uzbekistans last 23 games against UEFA opposition has ended in victory (D10, L12). This is the first meeting between Portugal and Uzbekistan.Ronaldo has failed to score in each of his 10 major tournament games.The 41-year-old has not scored a non-penalty goal in his last 13 tournament appearances.Only once before have Portugal failed to win both of their opening two games at a World Cup. That incidence came in 2014, when they failed to progress to the knockouts.Portugal are winless in their last two World Cup games against AFC teams, losing to South Korea in 2022 following a draw with Iran in 2018.Uzbekistan have lost their last three games having suffered defeat in both pre-World Cup friendlies.Responsible GamblingGambling should always be approached as entertainment, not as a way to generate income. If you ever feel that gambling is becoming a problem, there are several organisations you can contact for free, confidential support.National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 8 am to midnight, 7 days a week)GamCare:www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware:gambleaware.orgGamStop:www.gamstop.co.uk(free self-exclusion service)Tools available through bet365 include deposit limits, session time reminders, loss limits, self-exclusion and Reality Checks. These can be accessed via the Safer Gambling section of your account at any time. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Topics Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal National Football Team Uzbekistan National Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Portugal v Uzbekistan: Confirmed line-ups as Ronaldo starts and tries to emulate Messi, Haaland and Mbappe Jon Fisher 23rd June, 2026 Portugal v Uzbekistan: Preview, predicted line-ups and where to watch Nicholas McGee 23rd June, 2026 Cannavaro faces Cristiano Ronaldo: Its not a head-to-head Ben Miller 23rd June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full list of confirmed teams, fixtures, groups and results Ben Miller 23rd June, 2026 World Cup boss Martinez defends Cristiano Ronaldo decision: The straight line is not the quickest Ben Miller 18th June, 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, kick off times, where to watch, confirmed news updates and full Portugal squad Ben Miller 18th June, 2026
