Portugal target 3 points against Uzbekistan in Group K
Houston match tests Portugal’s response after a 1-1 draw with RD Kongo, while Uzbekistan arrive off a 1-3 loss to Kolombia.
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Houston match tests Portugal’s response after a 1-1 draw with RD Kongo, while Uzbekistan arrive off a 1-3 loss to Kolombia.
What’s next: Portugal advanced to the last 32 after easing pressure on coach Roberto Martínez.
What's new: The 41-year-old became the first player to score in six World Cups after a scoreless opener against Congo.
Why it matters: Reliance on six-month visas for Kyrgyz, Tajik, Kazakh and Uzbek workers undercuts promises that leaving the EU would reduce foreign labor.
The match closes the first round of group play, after Group K opened with Portugal and RD Kongo drawing 1-1.