Portugal national football team thrashes Uzbekistan 5-0 in World Cup 2026. The match was held at NRG Stadium, with 68,777 spectators in attendance.

What happened?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals, and Nuno Mendes, Rafael Leão and an own goal by Khusanov contributed to the win. The game was completely controlled by Portugal, who are very calm in managing possession.

Why is this important for Portugal national football team?

This win is crucial for the team's qualification in World Cup 2026. The team now has four points in the lead of Group K.

What's next?

Portugal's next match will be against Colombia on June 27, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | - | | 2026-06-27 | Colombia | Away |

Game analysis

The first half of Portugal against Uzbekistan went straight into the history books. For the first time, the National Team scored three goals in the first 45 minutes of a World Cup match. Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the figures of this record, scoring twice before halftime, becoming one of the team's top players.