Portugal Crushes Uzbekistan with a Record-Breaking Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal left no doubt at the 2026 World Cup after securing a resounding **5-0** victory over Uzbekistan in the second matchday of Group K, played in Houston. Roberto Martínez’s side dominated the match from start to finish, rediscovering their best attacking form.
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The standout figure of the night was **Cristiano Ronaldo**, who opened the scoring in the 6th minute from a cross by João Cancelo and completed his brace at 38'. With this achievement, the Portuguese star made history by becoming the **first footballer to score in six different World Cup editions**, also surpassing the legend Eusébio as Portugal’s top scorer in World Cup finals with 10 goals.
A superb free kick by **Nuno Mendes**, an own goal by Uzbekistan goalkeeper Nematov, and a powerful late finish by **Rafael Leão** sealed an indisputable rout that puts the "Quinas" at the top of their group.
Portugal left no doubt at the 2026 World Cup after securing a resounding **5-0** victory over Uzbekistan in the second matchday of Group K, played in Houston. Roberto Martínez’s side dominated the match from start to finish, rediscovering their best attacking form.
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The standout figure of the night was **Cristiano Ronaldo**, who opened the scoring in the 6th minute from a cross by João Cancelo and completed his brace at 38'. With this achievement, the Portuguese star made history by becoming the **first footballer to score in six different World Cup editions**, also surpassing the legend Eusébio as Portugal’s top scorer in World Cup finals with 10 goals.
A superb free kick by **Nuno Mendes**, an own goal by Uzbekistan goalkeeper Nematov, and a powerful late finish by **Rafael Leão** sealed an indisputable rout that puts the "Quinas" at the top of their group.