Heavily criticised after Portugal's opening game failure at the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as the Seleccao routed Uzbekistan in Houston

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to make any impact against DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup match. | Football News

One of the finest players to grace the game no longer deserves his place in the team

The striker put on a record-setting performance, a reminder that one of soccer’s greatest legends continues to defy time.

That is why Tuesday's Group K clash against Uzbekistan in Houston carries significance beyond the result for Portugal. | Football News

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PORTUGAL 5-0 UZBEKISTAN: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Portugal as he announced his arrival at the 2026 World Cup in style after a disappointing opening display

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments and saying he was “back” after a difficult…

HOUSTON, June 23 : Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics in spectacular fashion, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups while netting twice in Portugal’s emphatic…

HOUSTON, June 23 : Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups and Portugal’s all-time leading marksman at the global finals with two goals in Tuesday’s…

Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan: Cristiano Ronaldo announced his arrival at the 2026 World Cup by scoring in his sixth tournament as he led the Portuguese to a rout in Houston

Portugal sauntered to a vital victory which all but guarantees its place in the knockout rounds.

Analysing the big talking points as Ronaldo and Portugal roared back to form in Group K

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal rediscovered their goalscoring touch with a 5-0 trouncing of Uzbekistan in Group K

Cristiano Ronaldo scores at a record sixth World Cup as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston on Tuesday night to give their campaign liftoff

Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, showcasing a sharper movement and calmer finishing. | Football News

Portugal legend answers his critics as Roberto Martinez's side hit form with 5-0 thrashing of Group K minnows

Heavily criticised after Portugal's opening game failure at the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as the Seleccao routed Uzbekistan in Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday, bouncing back after a disappointing performance…

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