Ronaldo Double as Portugal Thrash Uzbekistan 5-0

Group Stage · Group K · NRG Stadium, Houston · June 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston for their first win of the tournament.

Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute, set up by João Cancelo. Nuno Mendes added a second in the 17th, and Ronaldo made it 3-0 in the 39th from Bruno Fernandes’ pass. Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvokhid Nematov turned the ball into his own net in the 60th minute, and substitute Rafael Leão scored four minutes after coming on to complete the scoring.

Portugal move top of Group K on four points, one ahead of Colombia, who play DR Congo later today.

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Archive coverage. First published on ESO Soccer on October 2, 2026. The archive date reflects the events covered.