맨시티, 2026 월드컵 전망: 루벤 디아스와 포르투갈, 우즈베키스탄에 완승

Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Ruben Dias and Portugal cruise to Uzbekistan demolition job

Ruben Dias completed the 90 minutes as Portugal cruised beyond Uzbekistan, putting Abdukodir Khusanov and his teammates in a precarious position in the group.

Portugal silenced critics of their opening round stalemate against DR Congo by dismantling World Cup debutants Uzbekistan in a comprehensive 5-0 rout in Houston. The headline-grabbing display belonged entirely to Cristiano Ronaldo, who entered the history books as the first player ever to find the back of the net in six separate World Cup tournaments.

The 41-year-old initiated the scoring just six minutes in, showcasing sharp movement to sweep a low Joao Cancelo cross past the keeper at the near post, cementing his legacy as the second-oldest goalscorer in the competition’s history – sitting only behind Cameroon’s Roger Milla, who scored at 42-years-old during the 1994 finals against Russia.

The European giants dominated the first half, extending their cushion in the 17th minute when Nuno Mendes cleverly drilled a low, 20-yard free-kick directly into the back of the net.

Uzbekistan briefly thought they had manufactured a lifeline via a spectacular strike from Aziz G’aniev, but the celebrations were cut short after VAR assisted in ruling it out due to an Abbosbek Fayzullaev foul on Cancelo. Capitalising on the reprieve, Portugal grabbed a third.

Bruno Fernandes took possession in the centre and slipped a pass to Ronaldo, who guided a precise, low finish into the bottom corner for his second of the night and his 10th overall career World Cup goal across appearances in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.

Goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov scored an own goal for Portugal’s fourth, before substitute Rafael Leao smashed home a fifth.

Matheus Nunes match statistics vs Uzbekistan

Unused from the bench.

Ruben Dias match statistics vs Uzbekistan

90 Minutes74 Touches62 Accurate Passes98% Pass Accuracy4 Ground Duels Won3 Recoveries3 Clearances3 Aerial Duels Won3 Passes Into Final Third2 Tackles2 Headed Clearances1 Was Fouled1 Interception1 Last Man Tackle1 Successful Dribble1 Accurate Long Ball

Bernardo Silva match statistics vs Uzbekistan

20 Minutes20 Touches19 Accurate Passes100% Pass Accuracy4 Passes Into Final Third3 Recoveries1 Interception

Abdukodir Khusanov match statistics vs Portugal

90 Minutes39 Touches21 Accurate Passes91% Pass Accuracy4 Recoveries4 Interceptions3 Clearances1 Block1 Ground Duel Won1 Headed Clearance1 Successful Dribble1 Cleared Off The Line

Data courtesy of FotMob.