Ronaldo Double Leads Portugal Rout of Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in Group K, with Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leao also on the scoresheet.
P ortugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in their Group K fixture at Houston Stadium, where 68,777 watched a dominant display.
Ronaldo strikes early
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 6th minute, and Nuno Mendes added a second in the 17th.
Portugal pull clear
Ronaldo struck again in the 39th minute to complete his brace, and an Uzbekistan own goal made it four just after the hour.
Leao caps it
Rafael Leao completed the scoring in the 87th minute to round off a 5-0 win.
Group K
The result lifts Portugal in Group K, where Colombia and Congo DR meet in the group's other fixture.
Reporting: based on official FIFA match data, June 23, 2026.