About This Match
This is the seasoned aristocrats of European football against the breakout dreamers of Central Asia! Portugal arrive with their dazzling wings and clinical edge, a powerhouse finally writing a new chapter beyond the Ronaldo era — but still allergic to anything resembling a dull ninety minutes! Uzbekistan march onto the world's grandest stage for the FIRST TIME EVER, an organized, disciplined low block ready to spring counters and pounce on set pieces, the tournament's ultimate wildcard that nobody — not even themselves — has figured out! Experience versus mystery, flair versus fortress — this one is a powder keg waiting to explode!
Uzbekistan
Human Rights & Country Data
Portugal
Freedom House
Political rights and civil liberties score (higher = more free)
Reporters Without Borders
Press Freedom Index ranking (lower = more free, out of 180 countries)
UN Human Development Index
Human Development Index score (higher = more developed, 0–1 scale)
Transparency International
Perceived public sector corruption — higher is cleaner
ILGA World
Legal status of same-sex relationships
Uzbekistan
Freedom House
Political rights and civil liberties score (higher = more free)
Reporters Without Borders
Press Freedom Index ranking (lower = more free, out of 180 countries)
UN Human Development Index
Human Development Index score (higher = more developed, 0–1 scale)
Transparency International
Perceived public sector corruption — higher is cleaner
ILGA World
Legal status of same-sex relationships