World Cup 2026 // Group Stage // Match Recap

Portugal vs Uzbekistan
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DateTuesday, June 23
Kickoff1:00 PM ET
ScorePortugal 5 – 0 Uzbekistan
RoundGroup Stage

Match Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0 at NRG Stadium to secure their place in the knockout rounds. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 6th minute, becoming the first player to score in six different World Cups. Nuno Mendes curled in a free kick to make it 2-0 in the 14th minute. Ronaldo added his second in the 39th minute, taking his career World Cup tally to 10 goals, surpassing Eusebio as Portugal's all-time World Cup top scorer. An own goal in the 60th minute made it 4-0 before substitute Rafael Leao completed the rout in the 87th minute.

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