Portugal vs Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo turned back the clock with a sensational brace as Portugal demolished World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 5-0 in Group K, responding emphatically after their opening 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Ronaldo opened the scoring early, finding redemption after a frustrating start to the tournament, before Nuno Mendes curled in a stunning free-kick to double the lead. Ronaldo struck again from a Bruno Fernandes through-ball before half-time, narrowly missing a hat-trick when his second-half penalty was saved, only for João Félix and a deflected Fernandes delivery to complete the rout. The result puts Portugal firmly in control of Group K heading into a decisive final-day clash with Colombia, with both sides now level on goal difference battling for top spot. For Uzbekistan, the heavy defeat leaves their historic World Cup debut on the brink of elimination.