Looking for live World Cup football in Tunbridge Wells today? The Bedford’s Fanzo venue schedule lists two FIFA World Cup 26™ fixtures for Tuesday 23rd June: Portugal vs Uzbekistan at 6pm on ITV 1 and England vs Ghana at 9pm on BBC One.
📺 Today’s confirmed Fanzo fixtures at The Bedford
- 18:00 — Portugal vs Uzbekistan — FIFA World Cup 26™ — ITV 1 — Big Screen + Sound
- 21:00 — England vs Ghana — FIFA World Cup 26™ — BBC One — Big Screen + Sound
This post covers only the fixtures currently shown on The Bedford’s Fanzo venue schedule for Tuesday 23rd June.
Portugal vs Uzbekistan preview — 6pm
Portugal need a response in Houston after opening Group K with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo. With Colombia still to come, this meeting with World Cup debutants Uzbekistan has the feel of a must-win match for Roberto Martinez’s side.
Uzbekistan lost their opener against Colombia, so they arrive needing a historic result to keep their knockout hopes alive. Their route into the game is likely to be disciplined defending, fast wide breaks and service into Eldor Shomurodov whenever Portugal push full-backs high.
What’s at stake: Portugal can put themselves back in control of qualification with a win. For Uzbekistan, defeat could leave them relying on other results, so expect plenty of urgency from the underdogs.
Team news and injuries
Portugal: Sports Mole lists no confirmed absentees, but Ruben Dias is rated doubtful for fitness reasons. The predicted Portugal XI includes Diogo Costa, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Pedro Neto and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Uzbekistan: no confirmed absentees or doubts are listed. Sports Mole’s predicted XI includes Utkir Yusupov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Abbosbek Fayzullayev, Oston Urunov and Eldor Shomurodov.
England vs Ghana preview — 9pm
The headline fixture in Tunbridge Wells tonight is England vs Ghana from Group L. England started with a 4-2 win over Croatia, while Ghana opened with a late 1-0 victory against Panama, so both sides arrive with three points and a chance to take control of the group.
England’s attacking rhythm looked dangerous in the opener, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and the wide players giving Thomas Tuchel plenty of ways to hurt teams. Ghana, managed by Carlos Queiroz, will want a tighter, more compact contest and can threaten through Antoine Semenyo, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Jordan Ayew and late runners from midfield.
What’s at stake: England can move very close to the last 32, and may even confirm progress depending on the other group result. Ghana have already banked a vital win, so a point here would be a huge step towards knockout football.
Team news and injuries
England: Thomas Tuchel has said England have no fresh injury problems, though Tino Livramento is out of the tournament with a calf injury. Bukayo Saka has been managing an Achilles issue and is expected to be available, but reports suggest England may continue to use him carefully rather than rush him into a full 90 minutes. Declan Rice has also been managed but trained ahead of the game.
Ghana: Thomas Partey is expected to be available after missing the Panama match, while goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has returned to training after a groin concern and is in contention. Benjamin Asare is on standby if Ghana choose not to risk Ati-Zigi.
Watch World Cup football at The Bedford tonight
If you are searching for a sports pub in Tunbridge Wells showing World Cup football today, The Bedford is showing both Fanzo-confirmed fixtures on the Big Screen with Sound.
Join us from 6pm for Portugal vs Uzbekistan on ITV 1, then settle in for England vs Ghana at 9pm on BBC One. Big screens, cold pints, Marlowe’s burgers and a proper match-night atmosphere in the centre of Tunbridge Wells.
Join us for World Cup football tonight
Portugal vs Uzbekistan kicks off at 6pm and England vs Ghana follows at 9pm. Arrive early for the best spot.
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