Pakistan, June 24 -- Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a record-breaking performance as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in their Group K clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026, strengthening their position in the race for the knockout stage.

The 41-year-old forward scored twice in Houston, becoming the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups. The achievement came after Ronaldo had faced criticism over a 10-match goal drought in major international tournaments.

Portugal started aggressively, looking to bounce back from their disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening match. The early pressure paid off when Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute, converting a low cross from Joao Cancelo at clo...