World Cup 2026: Portugal rout Uzbekistan as Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice
Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 at NRG Stadium in Houston as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a dominant 2026 World Cup Group K performance.
SUMMARY
At NRG Stadium in Houston, Portugal dominated Uzbekistan 5-0 on Wednesday, June 23, in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, delivering a clear and emphatic win. Cristiano Ronaldo shone with two goals, making a major contribution to this decisive victory that reopens the debate in Group K.
The two teams came into the match with contrasting records — Portugal had drawn 1-1 with DR Congo in their opener, while Uzbekistan had suffered a 3-1 defeat against Colombia. This fixture was aimed at strengthening their qualification hopes ahead of the group’s upcoming matches.
Quickly into their stride, Portugal opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a penalty converted by Cristiano Ronaldo, set up by João Cancelo. The home side’s dominance was rewarded in the 17th minute with a goal from Nuno Mendes, before Ronaldo struck again shortly before half-time (39th), from a Bruno Fernandes pass. Those three goals reflected the control imposed by Roberto Martinez’s 4-2-3-1.
On the Uzbek side, coach Fabio Cannavaro set up in a 3-4-2-1 but struggled to contain Portugal’s attacks and was penalized by a yellow card to Odiljon Khamrobekov (14th). VAR intervened in the 29th minute over an incident involving Azizjon Ganiev, but there was no change to the score.
In the second half, the gap widened further with a goal from Abduvokhid Nematov in the 60th minute, also benefiting from Portugal’s pressing. Rafael Leão sealed the victory with a final goal in the 87th minute, completing a landslide scoreline in Portugal’s favor.
Portugal impose their rhythm and experience
Roberto Martinez opted for a 4-2-3-1 with Diogo Costa in goal, supported by a defense led by Rúben Dias and Nuno Mendes. In midfield, João Neves and Vitinha formed a double pivot while Bruno Fernandes orchestrated the attacking play, supported by Pedro Neto and João Félix. Up front, Cristiano Ronaldo took on the role of attacking leader.
The Portuguese collective, with 66% possession and 13 total shots (including 6 on target), made their technical superiority count. The second-half substitutions, notably the introduction of Joao Félix and Rafael Leão, maintained the pressure and efficiency until the final whistle.
Uzbekistan struggle against the Portuguese machine
Using a 3-4-2-1 system, Fabio Cannavaro named Abduvokhid Nematov in goal and a three-man defense including Abdulla Abdullaev, Rustam Ashurmatov and Abdukodir Khusanov. The four-man midfield tried to add density to the game but came up against the Lusitanians’ superior control.
The Uzbek attack relied on Eldor Shomurodov, supported by Azizjon Ganiev and Abbosbek Fayzullaev, but managed only two shots on target during the match. Despite visible commitment, the team could not reverse the trend and suffered a heavy defeat that damages their ambitions in Group K.
Uzbekistan- 6'But - C. Ronaldo (passe J. Cancelo)
- 14'Carton jaune - O. Khamrobekov
- 17'But - N. Mendes
- 29'VAR - A. Ganiev
- 39'But - C. Ronaldo (passe B. Fernandes)
- 46'Remplacement - J. Cancelo (remplace N. Semedo)
- 46'Remplacement - P. Neto (remplace F. Conceicao)
- 46'Remplacement - S. Nasrullaev (remplace K. Alizhonov)
- 46'Remplacement - O. Khamrobekov (remplace A. Mozgovoy)
- 60'But - A. Nematov
- 64'Remplacement - Joao Felix (remplace Trincao)
- 68'Carton jaune - R. Veiga
- 73'Remplacement - A. Fayzullaev (remplace I. Sergeev)
- 76'Remplacement - J. Neves (remplace B. Silva)
- 83'Remplacement - Vitinha (remplace R. Leao)
- 87'But - R. Leao
- 90+2'Remplacement - B. Karimov (remplace R. Jiyanov)
- 90+2'Remplacement - O. Shukurov (remplace S. Esanov)
- Tirs cadres : Portugal 6 / Uzbekistan 2
- Tirs : Portugal 13 / Uzbekistan 6
- Possession : Portugal 66% / Uzbekistan 34%
- Corners : Portugal 2 / Uzbekistan 2
- Fautes : Portugal 11 / Uzbekistan 11
- Cartons jaunes : Portugal 1 / Uzbekistan 1
- Passes : Portugal 460 / Uzbekistan 244
- Precision des passes : Portugal 89% / Uzbekistan 80%
- xG : Portugal 1.99 / Uzbekistan 0.21
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) : note 8.3, 2 but(s)
- Nuno Mendes (Portugal) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) : note 8, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- João Cancelo (Portugal) : note 7.2, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Diogo Costa (Portugal) : note 6.7, 2 arret(s)
- 6'But - J. Neves1-0
- 13'Carton jaune - B. Silva
- 32'Carton jaune - C. Mbemba
- 45+5'But - Y. Wissa1-1
- 46'Remplacement - B. Silva (remplace F. Conceicao)
- 57'Remplacement - N. Mukau (remplace N. Sadiki)
- 71'Remplacement - P. Neto (remplace R. Leao)
- 72'Remplacement - N. Mendes (remplace N. Semedo)
- 74'Remplacement - E. Kayembe (remplace C. Pickel)
- 74'Remplacement - A. Masuaku (remplace J. Kayembe)
- 83'Remplacement - Vitinha (remplace G. Ramos)
- 85'Remplacement - C. Bakambu (remplace S. Banza)
- 85'Remplacement - A. Wan-Bissaka (remplace G. Kalulu)
- 88'Carton jaune - N. Semedo
- 90+2'Carton jaune - T. Araujo
- 1 Diogo Costa Goalkeeper
- 20 João Cancelo Defender
- 4 Tomás Araújo Defender
- 13 Renato Veiga Defender
- 25 Nuno Mendes Defender
- 15 João Neves Midfielder
- 23 Vitinha Midfielder
- 10 Bernardo Silva Midfielder
- 8 Bruno Fernandes Midfielder
- 18 Pedro Neto Midfielder
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo Forward
- 12 José Sá
- 22 Rui Silva
- 2 Nélson Semedo
- 3 Rúben Dias
- 5 Diogo Dalot
- 14 Gonçalo Inácio
- 6 Matheus Nunes
- 24 Samú Costa
- 21 Rúben Neves
- 16 Francisco Trincão
- 19 Gonçalo Guedes
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 11 João Félix
- 17 Rafael Leão
- 26 Francisco Conceição
- 1 Lionel Mpasi Nzau Goalkeeper
- 2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka Defender
- 22 Chancel Mbemba Defender
- 4 Axel Tuanzebe Defender
- 3 Steve Kapuadi Defender
- 26 Arthur Masuaku Defender
- 6 Ngal'ayel Mukau Midfielder
- 8 Samuel Moutoussamy Midfielder
- 25 Edo Kayembe Midfielder
- 20 Yoane Wissa Forward
- 17 Cédric Bakambu Forward
- 16 Timothy Fayulu
- 21 Matthieu Epolo
- 5 Dylan Batubinsika
- 12 Joris Kayembe
- 24 Gedeon Kalulu
- 7 Nathanaël Mbuku
- 10 Théo Bongonda
- 14 Noah Sadiki
- 15 Aaron Tshibola
- 18 Charles Pickel
- 9 Brian Cipenga
- 11 Gaël Kakuta
- 13 Meschak Elia
- 19 Fiston Mayele
- 23 Simon Banza
- Tirs cadres : Portugal 1 / DR Congo 2
- Tirs : Portugal 3 / DR Congo 7
- Possession : Portugal 78% / DR Congo 22%
- Corners : Portugal 3 / DR Congo 4
- Fautes : Portugal 5 / DR Congo 10
- Cartons jaunes : Portugal 1 / DR Congo 1
- Passes : Portugal 662 / DR Congo 179
- Precision des passes : Portugal 94% / DR Congo 82%
- xG : Portugal 0.24 / DR Congo 0.69
- João Neves (Portugal) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) : note 7.2, 1 but(s)
- Pedro Neto (Portugal) : note 7, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Arthur Masuaku (DR Congo) : note 6.9, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Vitinha (Portugal) : note 7.5
- Renato Veiga (Portugal) : note 7.3
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) : note 7.2
- Diogo Costa (Portugal) : note 6.6, 1 arret(s)
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
- 7'Carton jaune - J. Mojica
- 34'Carton jaune - A. Khusanov
- 40'But - D. Munoz0-1
- 46'Remplacement - O. Urunov (remplace D. Khamdamov)
- 46'Remplacement - S. Nasrullaev (remplace F. Sayfiev)
- 60'But - A. Fayzullaev1-1
- 65'But - L. Diaz1-2
- 72'Remplacement - J. Rodriguez (remplace J. Campaz)
- 77'Remplacement - A. Fayzullaev (remplace A. Amonov)
- 77'Remplacement - R. Ashurmatov (remplace J. Urozov)
- 80'Remplacement - L. Suarez (remplace C. Hernandez)
- 80'Remplacement - G. Puerta (remplace R. Rios)
- 90+3'Remplacement - L. Diaz (remplace A. Gomez)
- 90+3'Remplacement - J. Arias (remplace K. Castano)
- 90+3'Remplacement - E. Shomurodov (remplace I. Sergeev)
- 90+9'But - J. Campaz1-3
- 1 Utkir Yusupov Goalkeeper
- 2 Abdukodir Khusanov Defender
- 18 Abdulla Abdullaev Defender
- 5 Rustam Ashurmatov Defender
- 24 Bekhruz Karimov Midfielder
- 6 Akmal Mozgovoy Midfielder
- 7 Otabek Shukurov Midfielder
- 13 Sherzod Nasrullaev Midfielder
- 22 Abbosbek Fayzullaev Forward
- 11 Oston Urunov Forward
- 14 Eldor Shomurodov Forward
- 4 Farrukh Sayfiev
- 17 Dostonbek Khamdamov
- 12 Abduvokhid Nematov
- 16 Botirali Ergashev
- 3 Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
- 15 Umarbek Eshmuradov
- 25 Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
- 26 Jakhongir Urozov
- 8 Jamshid Iskandarov
- 9 Odiljon Khamrobekov
- 10 Ruslanbek Jiyanov
- 19 Azizjon Ganiev
- 23 Sherzod Esanov
- 20 Azizbek Amanov
- 21 Igor Sergeev
- 12 Camilo Vargas Goalkeeper
- 2 Daniel Muñoz Defender
- 23 Davinson Sánchez Defender
- 3 Jhon Lucumí Defender
- 17 Johan Mojica Defender
- 14 Gustavo Puerta Midfielder
- 16 Jefferson Lerma Midfielder
- 11 Jhon Arias Midfielder
- 10 James Rodríguez Forward
- 25 Luis Javier Suárez Forward
- 7 Luis Díaz Forward
- 24 Álvaro Montero
- 1 David Ospina
- 22 Deiver Machado
- 4 Santiago Arias
- 18 Willer Ditta
- 13 Yerry Mina
- 5 Kevin Castaño
- 6 Richard Ríos
- 8 Jorge Carrascal
- 15 Juan Portilla
- 20 Juan Fernando Quintero
- 21 Jaminton Campaz
- 26 Andrés Gómez
- 9 Jhon Córdoba
- 19 Cucho Hernández
- Tirs cadres : Uzbekistan 2 / Colombia 3
- Tirs : Uzbekistan 6 / Colombia 14
- Possession : Uzbekistan 37% / Colombia 63%
- Corners : Uzbekistan 3 / Colombia 4
- Fautes : Uzbekistan 14 / Colombia 10
- Cartons jaunes : Uzbekistan 1 / Colombia 1
- Passes : Uzbekistan 287 / Colombia 511
- Precision des passes : Uzbekistan 76% / Colombia 86%
- xG : Uzbekistan 1.14 / Colombia 1.43
- Luis Díaz (Colombia) : note 8.3, 1 but(s), 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Daniel Muñoz (Colombia) : note 7.5, 1 but(s)
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) : note 7.2, 1 but(s)
- Gustavo Puerta (Colombia) : note 6.3, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Camilo Vargas (Colombia) : note 6.2, 2 arret(s)
- Abdulla Abdullaev (Uzbekistan) : note 7
- Otabek Shukurov (Uzbekistan) : note 6.9
- Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) : note 6.9
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
- 6'But - C. Ronaldo (passe J. Cancelo)
- 14'Carton jaune - O. Khamrobekov
- 17'But - N. Mendes
- 29'VAR - A. Ganiev
- 39'But - C. Ronaldo (passe B. Fernandes)
- 46'Remplacement - J. Cancelo (remplace N. Semedo)
- 46'Remplacement - P. Neto (remplace F. Conceicao)
- 46'Remplacement - S. Nasrullaev (remplace K. Alizhonov)
- 46'Remplacement - O. Khamrobekov (remplace A. Mozgovoy)
- 60'But - A. Nematov
- 64'Remplacement - Joao Felix (remplace Trincao)
- 68'Carton jaune - R. Veiga
- 73'Remplacement - A. Fayzullaev (remplace I. Sergeev)
- 76'Remplacement - J. Neves (remplace B. Silva)
- 83'Remplacement - Vitinha (remplace R. Leao)
- 87'But - R. Leao
- 90+2'Remplacement - B. Karimov (remplace R. Jiyanov)
- 90+2'Remplacement - O. Shukurov (remplace S. Esanov)
- 1 Diogo Costa Goalkeeper
- 20 João Cancelo Defender
- 3 Rúben Dias Defender
- 13 Renato Veiga Defender
- 25 Nuno Mendes Defender
- 15 João Neves Midfielder
- 23 Vitinha Midfielder
- 18 Pedro Neto Midfielder
- 8 Bruno Fernandes Midfielder
- 11 João Félix Midfielder
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo Forward
- 2 Nélson Semedo
- 26 Francisco Conceição
- 16 Francisco Trincão
- 12 José Sá
- 22 Rui Silva
- 4 Tomás Araújo
- 5 Diogo Dalot
- 14 Gonçalo Inácio
- 6 Matheus Nunes
- 24 Samú Costa
- 10 Bernardo Silva
- 21 Rúben Neves
- 19 Gonçalo Guedes
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 17 Rafael Leão
- 12 Abduvokhid Nematov Goalkeeper
- 2 Abdukodir Khusanov Defender
- 18 Abdulla Abdullaev Defender
- 5 Rustam Ashurmatov Defender
- 24 Bekhruz Karimov Midfielder
- 9 Odiljon Khamrobekov Midfielder
- 7 Otabek Shukurov Midfielder
- 13 Sherzod Nasrullaev Midfielder
- 19 Azizjon Ganiev Forward
- 22 Abbosbek Fayzullaev Forward
- 14 Eldor Shomurodov Forward
- 3 Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
- 6 Akmal Mozgovoy
- 16 Botirali Ergashev
- 1 Utkir Yusupov
- 25 Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
- 4 Farrukh Sayfiev
- 26 Jakhongir Urozov
- 15 Umarbek Eshmuradov
- 20 Azizbek Amanov
- 8 Jamshid Iskandarov
- 17 Dostonbek Khamdamov
- 11 Oston Urunov
- 10 Ruslanbek Jiyanov
- 23 Sherzod Esanov
- 21 Igor Sergeev
- Tirs cadres : Portugal 6 / Uzbekistan 2
- Tirs : Portugal 13 / Uzbekistan 6
- Possession : Portugal 66% / Uzbekistan 34%
- Corners : Portugal 2 / Uzbekistan 2
- Fautes : Portugal 11 / Uzbekistan 11
- Cartons jaunes : Portugal 1 / Uzbekistan 1
- Passes : Portugal 460 / Uzbekistan 244
- Precision des passes : Portugal 89% / Uzbekistan 80%
- xG : Portugal 1.99 / Uzbekistan 0.21
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) : note 8.3, 2 but(s)
- Nuno Mendes (Portugal) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) : note 8, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- João Cancelo (Portugal) : note 7.2, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Diogo Costa (Portugal) : note 6.7, 2 arret(s)
- Rúben Dias (Portugal) : note 7.5
- Vitinha (Portugal) : note 7.5
- Renato Veiga (Portugal) : note 7.2, 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
| Team | J | G | N | P | BP | BC | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Uzbekistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
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