Ronaldo Thrilled as Portugal Dominates Uzbekistan in World Cup 2026

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Portugal’s 5‑0 triumph over Uzbekistan, Completesports.com reports.

Ronaldo delivered a brilliant brace in the Group K match, erasing the memory of his disappointing 1‑1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo the previous week.

The 41‑year‑old became the first player to score in six World Cups and also the second‑oldest scorer in tournament history, trailing only Cameroon’s Roger Milla.

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Nuno Mendes and substitute Rafael Leão also found the net for Portugal, while an Uzbekistan own goal sealed the rout.

Ronaldo Talks Up Big Win

Ronaldo expressed his delight at Portugal’s emphatic victory over the Asian side.

“I’m very happy. But for me, the most important thing is our work and the confidence we showed,” Ronaldo told FIFA.com.

“The team performed really well and improved a lot. As the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. Obviously, speaking personally, records are always nice, but my goal is always to help the national team achieve its objectives.”