Cristiano Ronaldo Is Back: Portuguese Star Bags Brace In 5-0 Thrashing Of Uzbekistan At Houston Stadium
Portugal Vs Uzbekistan, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team’s opening match. The 41-year-old Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments with his goals, adding another impressive accomplishment to his storied career. He was named man of the match. The victory gives Portugal four points in Group K. Colombia, which has three points in the group, plays Congo on Tuesday night in Guadalajara. See the best photos from the POR vs UZB football match here:
Fans of Portugal cheer before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston AP
Portugal's Diogo Dalot, left, handles a pair of boots on the pitch before the World Cup Group K soccer match AP/Ashley Landis
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during warmup before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan AP/Ashley Landis
Fans of Portugal before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston AP
A fan holds a sign ahead of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston AP/Karen Warren
Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles ahead of their side's match against Uzbekistan at the Houston Stadium AP/Ashley Landis
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) and Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (8) enter the pitch for warm up AP
Fans of Portugal cheer before the kickoff the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston AP
Fans of Portugal cheer before the kickoff the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston AP/Ashley Landis
Flags for Portugal and Uzbekistan are displayed ahead of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan. AP/Karen Warren
Portugal players pose before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, AP/Ashley Landis
Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE Score: Ronaldo starts for Portugal. AP
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston. Ashley Landis/AP Photo
Portugal's Nuno Mendes (25) reacts with teammates Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (8) and Portugal's Vitinha (23) celebrate a goal. AP/Karen Warren
Referee Jalal Jayed, of Morocco, shows a yellow card to Uzbekistan's Odiljon Xamrobekov, left AP/Karen Warren
Portugal's Joao Felix fights for the ball with Uzbekistan's Behruzjon Karimov, right AP/Ashley Landis
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scores his side's third goal past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov AP/Ashley Landis
Portugal's Ruben Dias (3) and Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov (14) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group K AP/Karen Warren
The ball goes past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov (12) for Portugal's fourth goal during the World Cup Group K AP/Karen Warren
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