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Mendes scores 'brilliant' second goal for Portugal
Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 World Cup.
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NBC News
· Jun 23, 2026
¡Doblete de Cristiano Ronaldo! Portugal amplía la goleada ante Uzbekistán
Portugal salió con velocidad al contragolpe y Bruno Fernandes filtró un gran pase para Cristiano Ronaldo. El capitán portugués definió al primer toque para firmar su doblete y alcanzar los 10 goles en la historia de los Mundiales.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal rout Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup
Houston, June 24 (SANA) Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal moved closer to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K match in Houston on Tuesday. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute before Nuno Mendes doubled Portugal’s advantage 11 minutes later. []
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 4, 2026
Portugal tidak bergantung kepada Ronaldo
TORONTO: Gol pada masa kecederaan membawa Portugal ke peringkat 16 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026 selepas menumbangkan Croatia 2-1, semalam. Penyerang Portugal, Goncalo Ramos muncul wira apabila menjaringkan gol kemenangan pada minit ke-94, sekali gus mengesahkan kemaraan skuad kendalian Roberto Martinez. Gol penyerang berusia 25 tahun itu, sekali gus membuktikan Portugal tidak hanya bergantung kepada Cristiano ... Read more The post Portugal tidak bergantung kepada Ronaldo appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
India News Network
· Jun 23, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Twice as Portugal Defeats Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo's two goals lead Portugal to a decisive 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match.
AC Milan
· Jun 25, 2026
TWO WORLD CUPS, ANOTHER GOAL
In Houston, against Uzbekistan, Rafael Leão made the most of the few minutes he was brought on for at the end of Portugal's match by doing what matters most - scoring. It is his second World Cup, an...
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 24, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Record in FIFA World Cup with Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another landmark performance as Portugal cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their second Group K match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, turning the night into a personal celebration of records for the veteran captain.
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Related coverage for "Mendes scores 'brilliant' second goal for Portugal": NBC News — ¡Doblete de Cristiano Ronaldo! Portugal amplía la goleada ante Uzbekistán. Syrian Arab News Agency — Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal rout Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup. Utusan Malaysia — Portugal tidak bergantung kepada Ronaldo. India News Network — Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Twice as Portugal Defeats Uzbekistan 5-0. AC Milan — TWO WORLD CUPS, ANOTHER GOAL. Sada Elbalad — Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Record in FIFA World Cup with Portugal