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Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:42 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 in World Cup

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in their World Cup match on June 23 in Dallas. The victory marked a turnaround for Portugal following their opening 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Ronaldo's performance featured standout moments, including his historic achievement of being the first player to score at six World Cups, elevating his World Cup total to 10 goals. This win places Portugal atop Group K, pending the outcome of Colombia's later match against DR Congo.

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By the Numbers

•Portugal leads Group K after the victory.
•Ronaldo’s two goals make him the all-time leading scorer for Portugal in World Cups.
•Uzbekistan remains scoreless in their tournament debut.
•The match follows Portugal's disappointing draw against DR Congo.
•Ronaldo's performance included seven shots in pursuit of a hat-trick.

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7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo match grades: CR7 answers critics with World Cup record against overmatched Uzbekistan

What they're saying

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After a poor performance in Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo and debates over his place in the team, Cristiano Ronaldo came to the World Cup party against Uzbekistan.
— Yahoo Sports

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