Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cup, leading Portugal to a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan and producing one of the standout moments of World Cup 2026.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2026, leading his side to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Houston as Group K and Group L action continued at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0, Croatia kept its knockout hopes alive with a win over Panama, and England was held to a scoreless draw by Ghana.
The record-breaking performance came at a crucial moment for Portugal, which entered the match after a disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in its tournament opener. Ronaldo, 41, silenced critics by scoring twice, helping Portugal move to four points and take a significant step toward securing a place in the knockout rounds.
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute after converting a cross from João Cancelo and later added his second goal of the evening as Portugal overwhelmed Uzbekistan. Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leão also got on the scoresheet, while an own goal compounded Uzbekistan’s difficult night.
The historic achievement further cemented Ronaldo’s place among football’s all-time greats. His goals marked another milestone in a career that has spanned more than two decades and multiple World Cup tournaments.
Elsewhere in Group K, Colombia recorded a hard-fought 1-0 victory over DR Congo. The result keeps Colombia firmly in contention for a place in the knockout stage heading into the final round of group matches.
Group L produced a more defensive set of contests. England, coming off an entertaining opening-round victory over Croatia, was frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side and settled for a 0-0 draw despite enjoying the majority of possession.
Croatia, meanwhile, rebounded from its opening defeat with a vital 1-0 win over Panama. Ante Budimir’s second-half strike proved to be the difference, keeping Croatia’s hopes of advancing alive as the group enters its decisive stage.
With the race for the knockout rounds intensifying, Ronaldo’s record-setting night provided one of the defining moments of the tournament so far, while several teams remain locked in closely contested qualification battles.
