Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name even deeper into football history after becoming the first player ever to score in six FIFA World Cup tournaments, helping Portugal secure a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K clash.
The match, played in Houston, attracted a crowd of more than 70,000 fans, who witnessed another historic performance from the Portuguese superstar.
Portugal dominated the contest from the outset and went into halftime with a comfortable 3-0 lead.
Ronaldo was at the heart of the action, scoring two of Portugal’s three first-half goals and reaching a remarkable milestone in the process.
At 41 years old, the legendary forward became the first footballer in history to score in six separate FIFA World Cup tournaments, adding yet another record to his extraordinary career.
Portugal continued to control the game after the break, adding two more goals to complete an emphatic 5-0 win.
The result strengthens Portugal’s position in Group K and underlines their status as one of the tournament’s strongest contenders.
