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Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:41 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. This performance, which marked his 6th World Cup appearance, comes after Portugal's disappointing draw with Congo DR. Despite earlier criticism, Ronaldo's goals helped extend his career total to 975, pushing his lead over rival Lionel Messi to 59 career goals. Portugal's coach Roberto Martínez defended Ronaldo, citing his experience and leadership. The team's next match is critical in the World Cup group stage.

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•Ronaldo scores twice in Portugal's 5-0 win against Uzbekistan.
•Portugal had previously drawn 2-2 with Congo DR in their opener.
•Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six different World Cups.
•His total goals now stand at 975, leading Messi by 59.
•Next match is crucial for Portugal's advancement in the World Cup.

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Portugal had a dissapointing open to the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, dropping points in a shocking draw with Congo DR in Group K. After watching his oldest rival, Argentina’s Lionel Messi, score a hat trick in his World Cup opener, Ronaldo failed to find the back of the net a single time, leading many…
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