Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in the first half, helping Portugal secure an impressive 3-0 lead. Kathmandu, July 24. In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Uzbekistan, Ronaldo delivered an outstanding performance by netting two goals in the first half. The Group K match, held in Houston, USA, currently sees Portugal leading 3-0.
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 6th minute, giving his team an early advantage. With this goal, he set a world record by scoring in six consecutive World Cup tournaments. After failing to score in Portugal’s opening match against the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ronaldo made a historic mark early in this game. Since his debut in 2006, he has scored in every World Cup from 2006 through 2026, highlighting his enduring impact on world football.
In the 17th minute, Nuno Mendes doubled Portugal’s lead with a goal. Later, in the 39th minute, Ronaldo scored his second goal of the match, bringing his total World Cup career goals to 10. This marks the second time he has scored multiple goals in a single World Cup tournament. Ronaldo scored 1 goal in his debut 2006 World Cup, followed by 1 goal each in 2010 and 2014. In 2018, he achieved a hat-trick against Spain by scoring 4 goals. In the 2022 tournament, he scored once, and he has already added another goal in the current World Cup campaign.
