Rafael Leao scores third World Cup goal in Portugal's win over Uzbekistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Rafael Leao scored for Portugal in their 5-0 victory against Uzbekistan during the FIFA World Cup match on June 23, 2026, held in Houston, Texas. The Milan forward made an impact after coming off the bench, netting a powerful shot in the closing minutes. This goal marked Leao's third in World Cup competitions, adding to his previous goals scored in the 2022 tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo also made history by becoming the first player to score in six World Cups, tallying a brace in this match. Portugal opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against RD Congo and secured a decisive result against Uzbekistan.
- •Leao scores his third World Cup goal for Portugal.
- •Match took place in Houston, Texas, on June 23, 2026.
- •Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, achieving a historic milestone.
- •Leao came off the bench, scoring in the final minutes.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — TWO WORLD CUPS, ANOTHER GOAL
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Video: Milan star Leao scores his third World Cup goal for Portugal
"In Houston, against Uzbekistan, Rafael Leão made the most of the few minutes he was brought on for at the end of Portugal's match by doing what matters most - scoring. It is his second World Cup, an...
"Milan star Rafael Leao made an impact off the bench for Portugal by scoring a ferocious World Cup goal in the 5-0 thrashing of Fabio Cannavaro’s Uzbekistan.HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 23: Rafael Leao #1...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 1:00 PMTWO WORLD CUPS, ANOTHER GOAL
In Houston, against Uzbekistan, Rafael Leão made the most of the few minutes he was brought on for at the end of Portugal's match by doing what matters most - scoring. It is his second World Cup, an...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:05 PMVideo: Milan star Leao scores his third World Cup goal for Portugal
Milan star Rafael Leao made an impact off the bench for Portugal by scoring a ferocious World Cup goal in the 5-0 thrashing of Fabio Cannavaro’s Uzbekistan.HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 23: Rafael Leao #1...
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