World Cup 2026: Portugal crushes Uzbekistan 5-0, Ronaldo scores twice

Portugal bounced back from a disappointing opening draw with a resounding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their second Group K match of the World Cup. The Portuguese team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, dominated the game against the World Cup debutants.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who had faced criticism after the first match, silenced doubters by scoring twice in the first half (6th and 39th minutes). Nuno Mendes extended the lead with a direct free-kick in the 17th minute. An own goal by Uzbekistan's Abduwachid Nematow in the 60th minute further bolstered Portugal's advantage, and Rafael Leão added the final goal in the 87th minute.

With this commanding win, Portugal is now set to compete against Colombia in their final group stage match, vying for the top position in Group K. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan, having suffered two consecutive losses, is on the brink of elimination from the tournament.