Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 6th minute, then added another for good measure. Portugal dismantled Uzbekistan 5-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K clash on June 23, and the 41-year-old forward made history in the process: he became the first player ever to score in six separate World Cups.
What happened on the pitch
Portugal came into the match needing a statement after a 1-1 draw earlier in the group stage. They got one, emphatically.
Ronaldo’s first goal arrived early, just six minutes in, setting the tone for a dominant performance. His second sealed a brace that extended his already unmatched World Cup résumé. Nuno Mendes was among the other contributors as Portugal’s attack operated with ruthless efficiency.
The 5-0 scoreline solidified Portugal’s position in Group K and effectively buried Uzbekistan’s hopes of advancing.
