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Cristiano Ronaldo shines as Portugal defeats Uzbekistan in World Cup match

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo shines as Portugal defeats Uzbekistan in World Cup match

Summary

Portugal secured a decisive 5-0 victory against Uzbekistan in a FIFA World Cup match last night. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, making history as the first player to score in six World Cups. Bernando Silva contributed to the team's performance, coming off the bench to help Portugal improve their game following an earlier draw with DR Congo. England had a lackluster 0-0 draw against Ghana, where Jude Bellingham made his 50th appearance but struggled to impact the match. Both Colombia and Croatia achieved narrow 1-0 wins against Panama and Congo, respectively.

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By the Numbers

•Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0, with Ronaldo scoring twice.
•Bellingham reached 50 caps for England in their 0-0 draw.
•Silva played a role in Portugal's critical win after a prior draw.
•Colombia and Croatia both won 1-0 against Panama and Congo.

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