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Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in World Cup match against Uzbekistan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:26 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in World Cup match against Uzbekistan

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in a 5-0 victory for Portugal over Uzbekistan on June 23, 2026, in Houston. The match saw Ronaldo make history by becoming the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments. He opened the scoring just six minutes into the game and added a second before halftime. This performance comes after criticism following a previous draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Ronaldo was less impactful. Ronaldo responded defiantly to his critics, stating that he is used to scrutiny and remains focused on his career.

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By the Numbers

•Ronaldo opens scoring in the 6th minute against Uzbekistan
•He scores again before halftime to secure a dominant lead
•Portugal's 5-0 win contrasts with a previous 1-1 draw
•Ronaldo's historic achievement marks six World Cup campaigns with goals
•The victory boosts Portugal's chances of advancing in the tournament

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8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo delights in silencing 'attacks' after making World Cup history

What they're saying

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Cristiano Ronaldo declared "I'm back" and said those "attacking" him should never write him off after making World Cup history in a 5-0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.Ronaldo, the leading scorer in men's international history with 145 goals, has been compared unfavourably with the likes of nemesis Lionel Messi and other star forwards such as Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane so far at the World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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