Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, climbing up next to Colombia at the top of Group K.
How the match went
Portugal came into this game knowing a big win would change their whole tournament, and they delivered one.
It took just 6 minutes for Cristiano Ronaldo to get them going, and once he scored, the goals kept coming.
Mendes made it 2-0 in the 17th minute, and Ronaldo struck again in the 39th for his second of the night to put Portugal 3-0 up at the break.
Uzbekistan had no answer, and the second half only made things worse for them.
An own goal from Nematov in the 60th minute made it 4-0, before Leão added a fifth in the 87th to finish a perfect night for Portugal.
This was Portugal at their very best, and the rest of the group will have noticed.
After their 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the opener, Portugal now have 4 points and a much better goal difference, which could really matter later in Group K.
For Uzbekistan, a second straight defeat after losing 3-1 to Colombia means their first World Cup adventure is over.
Key moments
- ⚽ 6' Ronaldo (Portugal)
- ⚽ 17' Mendes (Portugal)
- ⚽ 39' Ronaldo (Portugal)
- ⚽ 60' Nematov (Portugal) (OG)
- ⚽ 87' Leão (Portugal)
Goals in the order they were scored.
OG = own goal (a player scored in their own net).
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Tuesday, June 23
- Kickoff Time
- 12:00 (Chicago time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group K
- Stadium
- NRG Stadium, Houston
- Attendance
- 68,777
- Referee
- Jalal Jayed (Morocco)
What's next for Portugal?
Portugal sit 2nd in Group K with 4 points, just behind Colombia, and now comes the big one.
They play Colombia on June 27 in a straight shootout for top spot in the group.
Win that, and Portugal go through as group winners with real momentum.
What's next for Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan are out, but they still have one game left at their first World Cup.
They face DR Congo on June 27, with both teams chasing a first win to end on a high.
Common questions
Where and when was Portugal vs Uzbekistan played?
The game was played on June 23, 2026 at NRG Stadium in Houston. It was a Group K match on matchday 2.
What was the final score of Portugal vs Uzbekistan?
Portugal won 5-0, and it was already 3-0 at half-time. Uzbekistan could not find a way back at any point.
Who scored for Portugal against Uzbekistan?
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, in the 6th and 39th minutes. Mendes (17') and Leão (87') also scored, and Nematov put through his own net in the 60th.
What does the result mean for Group K?
Portugal move to 4 points and a big goal difference, sitting 2nd behind Colombia. Uzbekistan are out after a second straight loss.