The Portugal national football team won 5-0 against Uzbekistan in the second round of the 2026 World Cup, provisionally isolating themselves in first place in Group K.

What happened?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals, becoming the first player in history to score in six World Cups and the top Portuguese scorer in the tournament's final stages, with 10 goals. Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leão also scored for the Portuguese team.

Why is this important for Portugal?

Portugal's win is crucial for qualification in Group K, where the Portuguese team has four points, one more than Colombia.

What's next?

Portugal's next match will be against Colombia, which faces the Congolese, third, with one point. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-23 | Uzbekistan | Houston, USA | | 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | 1-1 draw | The Portuguese team has a challenge ahead, but the win over Uzbekistan is an important step towards qualification.