Portugal Faces Uzbekistan in Houston as Thousands Gather for Noon World Cup Match
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Updated · KPRC Click2Houston · Jun 23
Portugal Faces Uzbekistan in Houston as Thousands Gather for Noon World Cup Match
3 articles · Updated · KPRC Click2Houston · Jun 23
Summary
Noon kick-off at Houston Stadium puts Portugal against Uzbekistan in a World Cup match expected to draw thousands of fans across the city.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the main attraction for many supporters, while Portugal enters needing a strong result after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo and Uzbekistan seeks points after a 3-1 loss to Colombia.
Thousands of Portugal fans are also expected in a morning fan walk from Smith Lands to the stadium, with delays likely on Fannin, Cambridge, Greenbriar and Holly Hall.
Houston officials are steering ticketless fans to the FIFA Fan Fest for watch parties, entertainment and food, while urging visitors to allow extra travel time and use public transit.