On June 24, according to Yonhap News, Portugal triumphed at the Houston Stadium in Texas, with Ronaldo netting two goals.
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute, finishing a low cross from João Cancelo with a one-touch shot.
With this goal, Ronaldo became the first player in World Cup history to score in six tournaments.
He also set a record for the second-oldest goal scorer in World Cup history at 41 years and 138 days, following Cameroon’s Roger Milla, who scored at 42 years and 39 days. Ronaldo celebrated with his signature 'Siu' gesture.
Portugal took full control of the match when Mendes scored from a free kick in the 17th minute, extending their lead.
Uzbekistan seemed to threaten with a long-range shot from Azizjon Ganiev in the 29th minute, but the goal was disallowed due to a foul by Abduvaqid Nematov on Cancelo.
Ronaldo struck again in the 39th minute, calmly shooting into the opposite corner after the goalkeeper came off his line, making it 3-0.
In the 60th minute, a corner kick led to an own goal by Uzbekistan's goalkeeper Nematov, sealing the match for Portugal.
Rafael Leão added a fifth goal in the 87th minute.
Portugal will face Colombia in their final group stage match on June 28.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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