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

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo shines in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan
Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo excelled in Portugal's 5-0 victory against Uzbekistan on June 23, scoring two goals. The 41-year-old made history by becoming the first player to score in six World Cups, breaking the deadlock in the seventh minute. The match followed a disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo, raising questions about Ronaldo's role in the team. Coach Roberto Martinez backed him before the match, leading to Ronaldo's standout performance, which included seven total shots and 100 percent success in aerial duels. Portugal will look to build on this victory in their upcoming matches.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 in World Cup group stage.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo scores two goals, becoming the first to score in six World Cups.
  • Previous match ended in a 1-1 draw against DR Congo.
  • Ronaldo registered seven shots and won all aerial duels.
  • Portugal aims to continue strong performance in future matches.
Latest Updates
  • 7:05 PMYahoo SportsCristiano Ronaldo silences critics with sensational World Cup display against Uzbekistan
What they're saying
"

Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics with a sensational display in Portugal’s 5-0 triumph over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The 41-year-old made history against tournament minnows as he became the firs...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days