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Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan Recap - World Cup 2026 - The Goal Posts

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Portugal win in commanding fashion

Portugal 5–0 Uzbekistan - Group K

Portugal ran out 5–0 winners against Uzbekistan.

How the goals went in

6′🇵🇹Goal1–0

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal · Assist: João Cancelo with a cross

17′🇵🇹Goal2–0

Nuno Mendes

Portugal

39′🇵🇹Goal3–0

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal · Assist: Bruno Fernandes with a through ball following a fast break

By the numbers

65.9%Possession34.1%

17Shots7

9On target2

3Corners2

2Saves4

🟨 Portugal 1 · Uzbekistan 1

What stood out

✓Portugal controlled the ball with 65.9% possession.
✓Portugal were far more threatening in attack with 17 shots (9 on target).
✓Portugal's finishing was clinical - 53% of shots were on target.
✓The referee had a busy game with 29 fouls whistled.
✓2 of 5 goals came in the second half.
✓Tactical matchup: Portugal (4-2-3-1) vs Uzbekistan (3-4-2-1).

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60′🇺🇿Own goal3–1

Abduvohid Nematov Own

Credits Uzbekistan

87′🇵🇹Goal4–1

Rafael Leão

Portugal