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Thousands of Portugal, Uzbekistan fans march ahead of World Cup match in Houston, days after Dutch fan walk
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Michael Adkison , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway They were there to show support for their teams ahead of a World Cup match.
In Houston, thousands of fans from Portugal and Uzbekistan marched to NRG Stadium. They were there to show support for their teams ahead of a World Cup match. The march was a recent event, occurring just days after a similar walk by Dutch fans.
Fans of Portugal were excited to cheer on their team, led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Further details about the march and the match are available from Houston Public Media. Ronaldo's performance was notable, as he scored a historic goal early in the game.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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