2026 FIFA World Cup: Portugal: 5 - Uzbekistan: 0
In the second week of Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo making his mark on the match by scoring two goals.
In the second week of Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal and Uzbekistan faced off at NRG Stadium in Houston. Portugal took a 1-0 lead in the 6th minute with a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo in the match officiated by Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed.
In the 17th minute, Nuno Mendes extended the lead to 2 with a free-kick goal, while Cristiano Ronaldo appeared once again in the 39th minute to score the goal that set the halftime score (3-0).
Portugal remained the dominant side in the second half. In the 66th minute, Abduvohid Nematov sent the ball into his own net, bringing the score to 4-0. Rafael Leao had the final say in the 87th minute, and Portugal left the pitch with a 5-0 victory, rising to the top of the group with 4 points.
In the final match of the group, Portugal will face Colombia. Uzbekistan will face off against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
News Source: 12punto
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