Six-Cup History: Ronaldo Braces as Portugal Demolishes Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston
Six-Cup History: Ronaldo Braces as Portugal Demolishes Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston Following a frustrating, listless 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening Group K fixture, the pressure on Roberto Martínez’s Portugal was palpable. Critics were loudly questioning the role of their 41-year-old captain, Cristiano Ronaldo. However, on June 23, 2026, at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, the Seleção provided an emphatic response. Portugal completely dismantled a spirited but outmatched Uzbekistan side 5-0, in a match defined by historic milestones and a masterclass in attacking maturity. The Lineups Portugal (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, João Neves, Bruno Fernandes; Pedro Neto, João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo. Uzbekistan (5-4-1): Abduvohid Nematov; Abdukodir Khusanov, Rustam Ashurmatov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Abdulla Abdullaev, Behruzjon Karimov; Odiljon Xamrobekov, Otabek Shukurov, Azizjon Ganiev, Abbosbek Fayzul...