World Cup 2026: Portugal and record breaking Cristiano Ronaldo outshine Uzbekistan
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals leading Portugal to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in the 2026 World Cup group stage match. He became the first player to score in six different World Cups and is now Portugal’s top scorer in World Cup history.Key Facts
- Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a Group K World Cup match on June 23, 2026.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups.
- Ronaldo is now Portugal’s all-time leading scorer in World Cup tournaments.
- Portugal has four points in Group K after this win.
- Portugal's coach Roberto Martínez kept Ronaldo in the starting lineup despite some criticism.
- Goals were also scored by João Cancelo (assist to Ronaldo), Nuno Mendes, an own goal by Uzbekistan, and Rafael Leão.
- The match took place in Houston, with Portugal’s next group match scheduled against Colombia.
- A goal by Uzbekistan was disallowed after video review showed a foul before the play.
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