Yesterday's World Cup 2026 draw brought the whole country to a sensation - the Uzbekistan national team took a place in Group "K" in its first World Cup. The opponents are very prestigious: Portugal led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Colombia with extensive experience, and the team that will win the playoffs.
At this point, Portugal's statistics against the Asian continent in World Cup history seem even more interesting. The Portuguese, one of Europe's strongest teams, have played against representatives of Asia 6 times, and the results include both an absolute advantage and unexpected losses.
Total: 3 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses.
Portugal's World Cup match against Asia looks like this:
• 1966 - Portugal 5:3 DPRK
The European team, led by the legend of those years, Eusebio, won the dramatic match with great difficulty.
• 2002 - Portugal 0:1 South Korea
The game will be remembered as a surprise for the hosts.
• 2006 - Portugal 2:0 Iran
A match where a balanced squad demonstrated its superiority.
• 2010 - Portugal 7:0 DPRK
One of the brightest results in the history of the World Cup.
• 2018 - Portugal 1:1 Iran
The tough match in the group stage is a game where Iran has proven its ability to compete.
• 2022 - Portugal 1:2 South Korea
Another sensation. Korea also achieved an unexpected result.
Portugal's matches against Asian teams show that, no matter how strong the opponent is, the dynamics and discipline of Asian football somewhat torment them. This is one of the aspects that inspires Uzbekistan.
In 2026, our national team will have the opportunity to write a new history against the European giant. The opponent is strong, but the situation is not hopeless at all - there are chances in every match of the team heading to the World Cup.
And the fans are confident in one thing: the Uzbekistan national team will not retreat from the fight at this year's World Cup.
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