Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal defeats Uzbekistan in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Portugal secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their second World Cup match on June 23, 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo responded to criticism from their previous draw against DR Congo by scoring two goals. After the match, Ronaldo expressed that he is unfazed by public scrutiny regarding his performance and dismissed a question about Lionel Messi. Portugal now has four points, leading Group K, and will face Colombia in their next match, which will determine their knockout stage prospects.
- •Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 in World Cup group play.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo scores two goals after a lackluster Game 1.
- •Ronaldo downplays criticism about his age and performance.
- •Portugal leads Group K with four points following the win.
- •Next match against Colombia will decide knockout round qualification.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo decries criticism from Portugal's Game 1 draw, not interested in talking about Messi after Game 2 brace
"Cristiano Ronaldo ignored a reporter's question about Lionel Messi following his two-goal effort in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.
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