POR vs UZB FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE score: Portugal defeat Uzbekistan 5-0, Ronaldo plays starring role

Portgual have made quite the statement here! A 5-0 win against Uzbekistan, and the hopes for knockout qualification stay alive for the Portuguese.

Rafael Leao has made it five for Portugal, humiliating Uzbekistan here! What a brilliant performance from the Portuguese!

Uzbekistan are trailing 0-4 here, and the side is getting desperate now. Elimination looks almost sealed for the side here.

The score is 4-0 here now! A scruffy goal from the corner here, and Portugal have extended their lead. It is an own goal!

The players are out in the middle once more, and the second 45 minutes of the game await. The first 45 minutes were lit up by Ronaldo, and it could be interesting to see how he fares in the second half. 

45 minutes have been completed here, and Portugal leads 3-0 against Uzbekistan. Ronaldo with a brace and Nuno Mendes with one to his name. An extremely dominant display by Portugal in the first half here.

Cristiano Ronaldo looks sublime! An extremely brilliant finish by the legendary forward, and Portugal lead 3-0! Ronaldo completes his brace.

Portugal has been extremely dominant in the first 35 minutes of the game, keeping possession, the side is looking to get back to winning ways here.

Uzbekistan has scored its first goal, but due to a foul during the attack, the goal will not stand. The score remains Portugal 2, Uzbekistan 0.

Nuno Mendes has buried it here, an exceptional free kick by the Portuguese full back. Portugal lead 2-0 in the 16th minute now.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first goal for the FIFA World Cup 2026! Portugal has lifted off in Houston, and Ronaldo has achieved history here.

Uzbekistan kick the game off here. A desperate affair for the two side shere. It could be interesting to see which side comes out on top. 

The two teams are out on the field as it is time for the national anthems here in Houston. 90 minutes of brilliance awaits as the two sides locks horns. 

Portugal XI: Diogo Costa; Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, João Neves; João Félix, Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto; Cristiano.

Uzbekistan XI: Nematov; Khusanov, Abdullaev, Nasrullaev, Ashurmatov; Karimov, Ganiev, Shukurov, Xamrobekov; Fayzullayev, Shomurodov.

Welcome to our live coverage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Tonight, we have Portugal taking on Uzbekistan. The two sides are looking to solidify their place in the knockout stages of the tournament, and both sides will hope to put in their best performance.