On September 26, the Kazakhstan team will face Portugal, one of the tournament’s top contenders. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM Astana time. Kazakhstan, competing in Group D, accumulated 7 points and secured second place in the group, advancing to the playoffs.
In their first game, Kazakhstan drew 1-1 with Spain, followed by a 4-1 victory over Libya. In their third match, they dominated New Zealand, winning 10-0.
It is worth noting that the World Cup quarterfinals will be held on September 29-30, with the semifinals scheduled for October 2-3.