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

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

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

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in Portugal's 5-0 victory against Uzbekistan on June 23, helping his team recover from a disappointing draw with DR Congo. The match marked Ronaldo's return to form after a 10-game scoring drought in major tournaments. He became the first player to score in six World Cups, celebrating his performance by declaring, 'I’m back' to the camera. Portugal's emphatic win provides a strong rebound as they advance in the competition.

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•Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 on June 23.
•Ronaldo scored two goals, marking a significant comeback.
•He became the first player to score in six World Cups.
•Portugal had previously drawn 0-0 with DR Congo.
•Ronaldo expressed relief after a difficult week.

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8:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘I’m back’: Ronaldo’s relief after double kickstarts Portugal campaign

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41-year-old heavily criticised after DR Congo draw Adds: ‘It felt like I’d already retired from football’ Cristiano Ronaldo savoured the end of a “difficult, dark week” after scoring twice in Portugal’s 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan and becoming the first player to find the net in six World Cups. Ronaldo and Portugal had come under heavy criticism after a flat draw against Democratic Republic of the Congo. There had been a particular spotlight on the 41-year-old Ronaldo, who had not scored in 10 major tournament games before Tuesday’s fixture. There have long been question marks over his continued ability to lead Portugal on this stage, but after the final whistle he shouted into a television camera “I’m back, I’m back”. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Nick Ames at Houston Stadium

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The Guardian SportJun 23, 2026, 8:46 PM
‘I’m back’: Ronaldo’s relief after double kickstarts Portugal campaign
41-year-old heavily criticised after DR Congo draw Adds: ‘It felt like I’d already retired from football’ Cristiano Ronaldo savoured the end of a “difficult, dark week” after scoring twice in Portugal’s 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan and becoming the first player to find the net in six World Cups. Ronaldo and Portugal had come under heavy criticism after a flat draw against Democratic Republic of the Congo. There had been a particular spotlight on the 41-year-old Ronaldo, who had not scored in 10 major tournament games before Tuesday’s fixture. There have long been question marks over his continued ability to lead Portugal on this stage, but after the final whistle he shouted into a television camera “I’m back, I’m back”. Continue reading...

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