Portugal secures dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in their World Cup Group K match held in Houston. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal in the sixth minute and added a second after Nuno Mendes’ strike made it 2-0. Uzbekistan had a goal disallowed after VAR review just before halftime, and an own goal by Abduvohid Nematov further extended Portugal's lead. Rafael Leao sealed the victory with a goal in the 88th minute. Portugal now has four points, while Uzbekistan remains without a point in the group.
- •Portugal leads Group K with four points after two matches.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice, marking his tenth World Cup goal.
- •Uzbekistan's disallowed goal hindered their chance to close the gap.
- •Portugal's next match is against Colombia on June 28.
- •Uzbekistan will play DR Congo at the same time.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Dias’ Portugal see off Khusanov’s Uzbekistan
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Ruben Dias and Portugal cruise to Uzbekistan demolition job
"Ruben Dias completed the 90 minutes as Portugal cruised beyond Uzbekistan, putting Abdukodir Khusanov and his teammates in a precarious position in the group.Portugal silenced critics of their opening...
"Ruben Dias played the full 90 minutes as Portugal beat Abdukodir Khusanov’s Uzbekistan 5-0 in their World Cup Group K clash in Houston. Men's Team City Magazine: World Cup 2026 Special Cristiano Ron...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:25 PMWorld Cup: Dias’ Portugal see off Khusanov’s Uzbekistan
Ruben Dias played the full 90 minutes as Portugal beat Abdukodir Khusanov’s Uzbekistan 5-0 in their World Cup Group K clash in Houston. Men's Team City Magazine: World Cup 2026 Special Cristiano Ron...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:20 PMMan City 2026 World Cup Watch: Ruben Dias and Portugal cruise to Uzbekistan demolition job
Ruben Dias completed the 90 minutes as Portugal cruised beyond Uzbekistan, putting Abdukodir Khusanov and his teammates in a precarious position in the group.Portugal silenced critics of their opening...
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