Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead Portugal to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash at Houston Stadium. Nuno Mendes, Rafael Leao and an own goal completed the rout as Portugal climbed to the top of the group with four points. Ronaldo also became Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer with 10 goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a historic performance with a brilliant brace as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash at Houston Stadium on Tuesday (local time), securing their first victory of the tournament in emphatic fashion.

Goals from Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leao, along with an own goal involving Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov, completed a dominant display from Roberto Martinez's side, who responded strongly after being held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening fixture.

Portugal wasted little time asserting their authority, taking the lead in the sixth minute through Ronaldo. Joao Cancelo's low cross found the veteran striker inside the box, and he made no mistake from close range to put his side ahead.

The European champions doubled their advantage 11 minutes later when Nuno Mendes curled a stunning free-kick into the top corner, giving Nematov no chance.