Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal leads Uzbekistan in World Cup
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first player to score in six World Cups, netting two goals in Portugal's 5-0 match against Uzbekistan on June 23 in Houston. Ronaldo's first and second goals came in the sixth and 39th minutes, respectively, contributing significantly to the lead. Nuno Mendes scored Portugal's second goal, with an own goal by Uzbekistan's goalkeeper adding to the tally. Portugal, holding 66% possession, outshot Uzbekistan 17-7. The match remains ongoing, with Portugal poised to face Colombia next in their Group K finale.
- •Ronaldo scores in the sixth and 39th minutes.
- •Portugal leads Uzbekistan 5-0 in the ongoing match.
- •Nuno Mendes contributed with a free-kick goal.
- •Uzbekistan's goalkeeper allowed an own goal in the 60th minute.
- •Portugal will face Colombia next in the group stage.
- 7:47 PMBBC Sport — Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 6 World Cups
"Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups on Tuesday, finding the net twice in a win over Uzbekistan.
"Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.
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External links- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 7:47 PMPortugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:43 PMWatch: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 6 World Cups
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups on Tuesday, finding the net twice in a win over Uzbekistan.
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