Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan - FIFA World Cup result as Cristiano Ronaldo strikes twice to send Portugal top of Group K

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Cristiano Ronaldo broke two records as Portugal picked up their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Uzbekistan 4-0 at Houston Stadium to go top of Group K for the time being.

Ronaldo netted twice to become the first ever player to score in six FIFA World Cup finals and overtook Eusebio’s record to become all-time top scorer at the tournament.

Ronaldo achieved the feat of scoring in six World Cups just six minutes into the match, as the former Real Madrid star responded to criticism for his performance in Portugal’s opener.

Joao Cancelo beat his man before crossing to Ronaldo, who smashed the ball in at the near post.

Roberto Martinez’s side continued to dominate the first half, with Nuno Mendes doubling their lead after just 17 minutes.

Pedro Neto had won a foul on the edge of the box and Mendes stepped up, firing a low strike into the bottom corner.

Uzbekistan thought they had equalised just after the hydration break, with Azizjon Ganiev launching a rocket into the top corner, only for it to be chalked off by VAR for a foul in the build up.

Ronaldo made it three just before half-time, slotting home Bruno Fernandes’ pass to become Portugal’s top scorer at FIFA World Cups.

The former Real Madrid star has now struck ten times in the competition, overtaking Eusebio’s previous record of nine.

Portugal continued to dominate the second half, and they added a fourth after an hour, with Abdukodir Khusanov turning the ball into his own net.

Joao Felix connected with a neat corner routine, before the ball flicked off Khusanov and into the back of the net.

Rafael Leao came off the bench to add a fifth for Portugal, smashing Nelson Semedo’s cut-back into the roof of the net. Leao has seen limited game time so far, so will be hoping that the strike will push him further forward in Martinez's thinking.

Martinez’s side now sit top of Group K ahead of Columbia’s clash with DR Congo, with a mouth-watering clash to come for Portugal with the South American side.

On the other hand, Uzbekistan have been eliminated from the tournament on their first appearance, having lost both their opening matches.

It was a brilliant afternoon for Cristiano Ronaldo, who broke two records as Portugal eased past Uzbekistan 5-0 at Houston Stadium.

Ronaldo's first strike after just six minutes saw him become the first player in history to score at six FIFA World Cup Finals; with his first strike coming back in 2006.

The former Real Madrid star broke yet another record in the first half, as he finished off Bruno Fernandes' through ball to overtake Eusebio's record of most goals for Portugal at FIFA World Cups.

Simply incredible.

Portugal have moved to the top of Group K, leapfrogging Columbia, who take on DR Congo in the early hours of tomorrow morning.

After a poor performance in their opening match, which they drew 1-1 to DR Congo, Roberto Martinez's side responded in emphatic fashion to set up a huge clash for top spot with Columbia next.

Ronaldo and co will be hoping to produce a similar performance against the South American side, which will see them top the group and set up a potentially easier route to the final.

Portugal go top of Group K with a brilliant victory over Uzbekistan.

Ronaldo grabs a brace to become Portugal's top scorer at FIFA World Cups.

Ronaldo misses a brilliant chance to score a hat-trick, but the offside flag was up anyway.

Five minutes to go...

Portugal add a fifth late on! Semedo breaks away down the right, before cutting the ball back to Leao, who smashes it into the roof of the net.

Vitinha is replaced by Rafael Leao.

Shomurodov fires over the bar from 25-yards.

Bernardo Silva replaces Joao Neves in midfield.

Ronaldo should have had a hat-trick!

The goalkeeper makes a mistake and Ronaldo volleys at goal, but the strike was straight at him.

Nuno Mendes breaks away down the left-hand side, before crossing to Ronaldo, but his strike is deflected wide of the post.

We have reached the second hydration break at Houston Stadium, with Portugal in complete control.

Veiga is shown a yellow card for a late challenge.

Felix is replaced by Francisco Trincao.

Portugal have a fourth! It is a clever corner routine from Martinez's side and the ball deflects off Khusanov and into the back of the net.

Brilliant afternoon for Portugal.

Ronaldo steps over the ball and runs into the box, before Bruno Fernandes chips the ball over the defence and towards Ronaldo, who sees his shot saved by the onrushing keeper.

Portugal want a penalty but the referee says no.

Ronaldo is lining one up from 30 yards, can he make his hat-trick in remarkable fashion?