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Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal dominates Uzbekistan in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal dominates Uzbekistan in World Cup

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in Portugal's 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan on June 23, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. The match highlighted an impressive start for many football stars at the tournament, including Lionel Messi, who leads with five goals for Argentina. Messi broke the all-time World Cup scoring record earlier this week, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland also netted two goals each in their respective matches. Ronaldo's performance marked a rebound after a lackluster first game against Congo. The tournament continues with more matches scheduled this week.

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By the Numbers

•Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.
•Messi is the tournament's top scorer with five goals.
•Mbappé and Haaland each scored two goals in recent matches.
•Ronaldo and Messi continue to defy age in their sixth World Cup.
•Canada's Jonathan David scored a hat-trick against Qatar.

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10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo joins the World Cup goal party as stars shine

What they're saying

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Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the scoring party as football's superstars have had a flying start into the World Cup and much more is expected to come. Ronaldo's brace in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday made him the first player to score at six World Cup tournaments.
— Yahoo Sports

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