Ronaldo sets two records as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 in World Cup group stage

SALADIN, Iraq — Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup group stage, with captain Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice. Ronaldo, 40, became the first player to score in six consecutive World Cups, having netted at every tournament since his 2006 debut. His two goals also took Portugal's all-time World Cup tally to 10, surpassing the national record of nine set by Eusebio at the 1966 tournament in England. Speaking to FIFA's official website after the match, Ronaldo said he was pleased on a personal level but stressed that the team's commitment and confidence mattered most. The result moved Portugal to the top of Group 11 on four points. Portugal will face Colombia in its final group match on Sunday, while the other group fixture pits Colombia against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.