Ronaldo's Brace Powers Portugal to 5-0 Rout of Uzbekistan

Portugal crushed Uzbekistan 5-0 at NRG Stadium on Tuesday, with Ronaldo scoring a first-half brace—his first goals of the 2026 World Cup—to become the first player to net in six editions and hit Portugal's all-time record of 10 tournament goals.

Nuno Mendes, an own goal by Abduvahid Nematov, and a late Rafael Leão strike completed the win, bouncing back from their 1-1 opener draw against DR Congo.

Ronaldo earned Man of the Match, reflected on a tough week by saying 'whoever works hard, God helps him,' and quipped about facing Messi that it would be 'TOP.'

 Teammates like Bruno Fernandes celebrated online with huddle photos, while fans and pundits hailed the oldest multi-goal World Cup game ever.