Camel Live Exclusive limited avatar frames for World Cup teams.Want to chat in live streams with your supported team's frame? 💬Click here to get it for free 🆓
Location: Houston ,USA
Stadium: Houston Stadium
Local Venue Time: Houston Stadium (CDT) - June 23, 12:00 (12:00 PM)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): June 23, 13:00 (1:00 PM)
British Summer Time (BST): June 23, 18:00 (6:00 PM)
Central European Summer Time (CEST): June 23, 19:00 (7:00 PM)
Click here to watch the match LIVE now! 🔴 ▶
Click here to watch the match LIVE now! 🔴 ▶
Portugal News:
Following the disappointment of failing to secure victory against DR Congo in their opening fixture, the spotlight is now firmly on Roberto Martinez's men to put things right against Uzbekistan.Portugal began their Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, where Yoane Wissa cancelled out Joao Neves's sixth-minute opener.Much of the discussion has centred on captain Cristiano Ronaldo following a disappointing display, with many critics claiming that the legendary forward hindered the team, particularly after an incident involving Bruno Fernandes.Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes but struggled to make an impact, with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner failing to register a shot on target from his three attempts, while the 41-year-old's last goal in either of the last two World Cups came against Ghana on matchday one in 2022, leading to further criticism of his recent performances at international level.
Ruben Dias was a notable absentee from Portugal's starting lineup in their opener last week, with Martinez revealing that the Manchester City defender was "not 100% fit".There is a chance Dias could return to the side after recently picking up a knock, although he may not be risked, with Portugal possessing enough cover to potentially save him for the clash with Colombia.Despite Ronaldo being heavily criticised after his performance against DR Congo, the captain is expected to retain his place in the team on Tuesday.
Uzbekistan News:
Following their 3-1 defeat to Colombia, tournament debutants Uzbekistan will face Portugal hoping to avoid early elimination on Tuesday.Uzbekistan struggled to impose themselves on their World Cup debut, but they scored their first goal of the competition against the run of play shortly after the hour mark against Colombia.Dostonbek Khamdamov kept an attack alive by crossing for Eldor Shomurodov, whose well-struck volley was blocked and ricocheted across the six-yard box, allowing Abbosbek Fayzullaev to nod into an empty net.Fabio Cannavaro's side remained level for only five minutes, however, as a sweeping counter-attack ended with Gustavo Puerta setting up Luis Diaz, whose effort slipped past the weak hand of Utkir Yusupov.
For Uzbekistan, Khojiakbar Alijonov is among the players who could be considered for a starting berth, with Cannavaro having decisions to make in order to give his side the best chance of taking something from the game.The Italian coach is expected to stick with a largely unchanged lineup despite the defeat to Colombia, with Utkir Yusupov in goal and Abdukodir Khusanov and Rustam Ashurmatov likely to continue as the central defensive pairing.
