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Cristiano Ronaldo nets two goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:05 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo nets two goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0
Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on June 23, scoring two goals. The first goal, a historic strike in the sixth minute, marked Ronaldo as the first player to score in six World Cups. This performance comes after he faced criticism for a prior draw against Congo in Portugal's opening match. Ronaldo acknowledged the difficulties of the past week but expressed his dedication to hard work and determination to overcome challenges.

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  • •Ronaldo scores in the sixth minute, making World Cup history.
  • •He adds a second goal in the 39th minute.
  • •Portugal's win improves their World Cup standing.
  • •This match follows criticism after a 1-1 draw against Congo.
  • •Ronaldo now has 145 international goals in 229 matches.
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  • 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo fires back at critics of World Cup performance after scoring 2 goals
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Cristiano Ronaldo responded to criticism about his World Cup performance with two goals. Then, he spoke about the recent backlash.

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