Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 as Ronaldo makes history scoring in sixth World Cup
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Portugal's national football team defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, USA, in the second match of Group K of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. After a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the opener, Portugal secured the win with a brace from Cristiano Ronaldo (minutes 6 and 39), who became the first player in history to score in six different World Cups and Portugal's all-time top scorer in World Cup finals with 10 goals. Nuno Mendes also scored (minute 17), and an own goal by Uzbekistan's goalkeeper added to the tally. Portugal provisionally moved to the top of Group K.
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· 3 pulledCristiano Ronaldo tornou-se o primeiro jogador da história a marcar em seis Mundiais
Portugal garantiu o triunfo com um bis de Cristiano Ronaldo (6 e 39 minutos)
Portugal goleou o Uzbequistão na segunda jornada do Mundial'2026
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