Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup 2026
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals as Portugal won 5-0 against Uzbekistan in a World Cup 2026 group game. This made Ronaldo the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments and helped Portugal move closer to the knockout stage.Key Facts
- Ronaldo scored two goals in the match, reaching 10 World Cup goals, the most by any Portuguese player.
- His first goal made him the first player to score in six different World Cups, starting from 2006.
- Portugal’s win was 5-0 over Uzbekistan, who were playing in their first World Cup.
- The match took place in Houston, Texas, with 68,777 fans watching.
- Ronaldo now has 143 goals in international men’s football, the highest total.
- The Uzbekistan coach is Fabio Cannavaro, a former 2006 World Cup winner as a player.
- Portugal’s coach, Roberto Martinez, continued to support Ronaldo despite earlier criticism.
- Portugal’s next group game is against Colombia, who could also advance with a win.
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