World Cup
5:00 PMJune 23, 2026
Group Stage – 2
NRG Stadium
Referee: Jalal Jayed, Morocco
Portugal
Uzbekistan
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2.44
Expected goals (xG)
0.24
-1.08
Goals Prevented
-1.08
Passing
555 (90%)
Accurate passes
257 (81%)
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1
G
Diogo Costa
D
Renato Veiga
68′ Roughing
3
D
Rúben Dias
D
João Cancelo
6′
23
M
Vitinha
15
M
João Neves
11
M
João Félix
M
Bruno Fernandes
39′
18
M
Pedro Neto
F
Cristiano Ronaldo (C)
6′
39′
Substitutes
F
Rafael Leão
87′
83′ Replaced by Vitinha
9
F
Gonçalo Ramos
19
F
Gonçalo Guedes
21
M
Rúben Neves
M
Bernardo Silva
76′ Replaced by J. Neves
24
M
Samú Costa
6
M
Matheus Nunes
14
D
Gonçalo Inácio
5
D
Diogo Dalot
4
D
Tomás Araújo
22
G
Rui Silva
12
G
José Sá
F
Francisco Trincão
64′ Replaced by Joao FelixF
Francisco Conceição
46′ Replaced by P. NetoD
Nélson Semedo
46′ Replaced by J. CanceloG
Abduvokhid Nematov
60′
5
D
Rustam Ashurmatov
18
D
Abdulla Abdullaev
2
D
Abdukodir Khusanov
13
M
Sherzod Nasrullaev
7
M
Otabek Shukurov
M
Odiljon Khamrobekov
14′ Holding
24
M
Bekhruz Karimov
22
F
Abbosbek Fayzullaev
19
F
Azizjon Ganiev
14
F
Eldor Shomurodov (C)
Substitutes
F
Igor Sergeev
73′ Replaced by A. FayzullaevM
Sherzod Esanov
90+2′ Replaced by O. ShukurovM
Ruslanbek Jiyanov
90+2′ Replaced by B. Karimov
11
M
Oston Urunov
17
M
Dostonbek Khamdamov
8
M
Jamshid Iskandarov
20
F
Azizbek Amanov
15
D
Umarbek Eshmuradov
26
D
Jakhongir Urozov
4
D
Farrukh Sayfiev
25
D
Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
1
G
Utkir Yusupov
16
G
Botirali Ergashev
M
Akmal Mozgovoy
46′ Replaced by O. KhamrobekovD
Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
46′ Replaced by S. Nasrullaev
World Cup Standings – Group Stage
Portugal cruised to a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium in the World Cup, powered by two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo.
The European giants entered this crucial Group stage fixture searching for a vital win. Uzbekistan hoped to bounce back after a tough defeat left them at the bottom of the standings.
Portugal took control of the ball from the kickoff and opened the scoring in the sixth minute. Bruno Fernandes provided the spark, allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to fire a low shot into the bottom corner.
Uzbekistan struggled to cope with the rapid passing of the Portuguese midfield. Odiljon Khamrobekov received a yellow card in the 14th minute, and just three minutes later, Nuno Mendes drilled home a second goal.
The Portuguese side continued to dominate the game. In the 39th minute, Ronaldo guided home his second goal of the match after a swift counter-attack, putting Portugal three goals ahead before the break.
Uzbekistan needed a massive tactical shift during the halftime interval to stop the rampant Portuguese attack. However, the second half offered very little relief for the struggling Asian side as Portugal kept up the tempo.
Portugal continued to create chances at will after the restart. In the 60th minute, a dangerous cross forced Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov to turn the ball into his own net to make it 4-0.
The game grew slightly physical as both managers made substitutions. Renato Veiga picked up a yellow card for Portugal in the 68th minute, but the European side remained in complete control of the midfield.
Substitute Rafael Leão completed the scoring in the 87th minute. The forward slotted the ball home from close range just minutes after entering the pitch to cap off a brilliant team performance.
Portugal dominated possession with 66 percent and recorded 17 total shots, with nine hitting the target. They finished with an expected goals rating of 2.44, while Uzbekistan managed just two shots on target and 0.24 expected goals.
This victory gives Portugal four points in the group and significantly boosts their chances of reaching the knockout stage. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan remains without a point and faces an early exit from the World Cup tournament.