Jun 23, 2026 - 12:04p ET
FIFA Men's World Cup
FIFA Men's World Cup
Portugal vs. Uzbekistan Highlights: Ronaldo Gets Brace In Portugal Blowout Win
Updated: Jun 23, 2026 - 3:11 PM ET
Portugal needed a win, and Cristiano Ronaldo had people criticizing him across the planet.
How did they respond? Ronaldo and Portugal beat Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium on Tuesday afternoon in an overwhelming, 5-0 victory, with the superstar striker scoring twice.
After expectations to top Group K, Portugal, who were favored to win Tuesday's match (-521), were previously played to a stunning draw by DR Congo. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan had a rough start to the tournament, as well, with its World Cup debut match ending in a 3-1 loss to Colombia. Uzbekistan still seeks its first points of the tournament.
Here are the top plays from Portugal vs. Uzbekistan:
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Jun 23, 2026 - 3:05p ET
Ronaldo's Message
Jun 23, 2026 - 2:54p ET
Not 1. Not 2. Not 3. Not 4.
Jun 23, 2026 - 2:40p ET
Ronaldo Was Knocking On The Door
Jun 23, 2026 - 2:28p ET
Pouring It On
Jun 23, 2026 - 2:27p ET
Almost Had It!
Jun 23, 2026 - 2:11p ET
Will He Do It?
Jun 23, 2026 - 1:54p ET
HALFTIME: Portugal 3, Uzbekistan 0
Jun 23, 2026 - 1:53p ET
Uzbekistan BARELY Stops Ronaldo Goal
Jun 23, 2026 - 1:41p ET
He Does It Again!
Jun 23, 2026 - 1:35p ET
BRUTAL Blow For Uzbekistan!
Jun 23, 2026 - 1:30p ET
Pepe Likes What He's Seeing!
Jun 23, 2026 - 1:24p ET
Hydration Check
Jun 23, 2026 - 1:20p ET
Portugal Scores Again!
Jun 23, 2026 - 1:11p ET
RONALDO GOAL!
Jun 23, 2026 - 1:08p ET
Ronaldo Can't Connect
Jun 23, 2026 - 1:06p ET
Early Chance For Portugal
Jun 23, 2026 - 12:31p ET
How Should Portugal Use Ronaldo?
Jun 23, 2026 - 12:20p ET
How Does Portugal Bounce Back?
Jun 23, 2026 - 12:05p ET
Cristiano Ronaldo Arrives
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