Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan: FIFA World Cup 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo slams a brace while Nuno Mendes chipped in with another while Abdukodir Khusanov scored an own goal as Portugal lead Uzbekistan 4-0 in Houston.
After a shocking 1-1 draw against DR Congo, one that stung Portugal as much as a defeat, one of the pre-tournament favourites and Roberto Martínez’s star-studded side will be desperate to find their rhythm and register their first win of the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they face Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday.
Uzbekistan did threaten briefly after the first-half hydration break, coming out with renewed intensity and putting Portugal under pressure. Ganiev even found the net with a thunderous strike, only for the effort to be ruled out. The debutants continued to create chances and enjoyed a spell of momentum, but Ronaldo’s second goal knocked the wind out of their sails and restored Portugal’s control.