Portugal vs Uzbekistan live, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo starts again, can he shred his critics?

Fabio Cannavaro has named a strong Uzbekistan side and it’s no surprise who is leading the charge.

Captain Eldor Shomurodov leads the line, while Abbosbek Fayzullaev will once again be tasked with providing the spark behind him. At the back, all eyes will be on Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov as Uzbekistan prepare for a long evening against Portugal’s star-studded attack.

Underdogs? Absolutely.

Surprised? Not even a chance.

Uzbekistan XI: Abduvahid Nematov; Abdukodir Khusanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Rustam Ashurmatov, Behruzon Karimov, Sherzod Nasrullaev; Odiljon Khamrobekov, Azizjon Ganiev, Otabek Shukurov, Abbasbek Faizullaev; Eldor Shomurodov