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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 Piney Point 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 came just days after a similar event by Dutch fans.
Details of the march and the events surrounding it are available from Houston Public Media. The match itself was significant for Portugal, with its captain Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a historic goal early on. Further information about the match and the march can be found through local news sources.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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