I can tell you it was a very tough week, a difficult week, a week in which public opinion was very harsh on us, all the players, especially the coach; Cristiano Ronaldo pleased with response from hims

Ronaldo silenced retirement calls with a record-setting brace as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0. His reply dragged Messi back into frame, with both greats now sharing an identical 20-year, 11-day World Cup scoring span.

Fifa World Cup 2026 group K round of 32 qualification scenarios: Colombia are through; Portugal need a point, while DR Congo and Uzbekistan must win and rely on third-place calculations.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments and saying he was “back” after a difficult week.

A day after Messi's magical show, it is time for Cristiano Ronaldo to rock FIFA. Tonight, Ronaldo-led Portugal will take on Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash. The enthralling Ronaldo vs Uzbekistan will be held in Houston.

Portugal arrived at the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites, boasting a team studded with flair players and spearheaded by veteran Cristiano Ronaldo in attack