Portugal was held to a 1-1 draw in its opening match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and found a win against Uzbekistan, beating the Asian side 5-0 in Houston.

World Cup 2026 latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction - Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal aiming to spark World Cup campaign into life in Houston this evening

Portugal and Uzbekistan are set to face off in a historic 2026 FIFA World Cup matchup on June 23, 2026, at Houston Stadium on FOX. This marks the first-ever World Cup meeting between the established European powerhouse and the Central Asian debutants.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup tournaments as Portugal thrash debutants Uzbekistan.

Portugal crushed Uzbekistan 5-0 to move to the top of Group K, with captain Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the first player in men's football history to score

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Houston surrounded by questions about age, relevance and whether Portugal had outgrown him. Ninety minutes later, he left with a brace, another World Cup record and a reminder that doubting him remains football's favourite mistake.