Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal faces Uzbekistan

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal faces Uzbekistan
Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace for Portugal during their World Cup match against Uzbekistan on Tuesday. This performance followed a lackluster showing in the previous game against DR Congo. Ronaldo's contribution puts him in line with other top players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, who have also excelled in the tournament. After the game, Ronaldo dismissed a reporter's question about Messi, showing a reluctance to engage in discussions about his long-time rival.

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  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals against Uzbekistan.
  • Portugal previously played against DR Congo in the World Cup.
  • Ronaldo ignored a reporter's question about Lionel Messi.
  • This match occurred as part of the World Cup tournament.
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After an anonymous performance in Portugal’s World Cup opener against DR Congo last week, Cristiano Ronaldo reintroduced himself to the world stage after scoring a brace against Uzbekistan on Tuesday. In doing so, Ronaldo joined a number of other global superstars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland in putting up multi-goal performances. For…

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