Cristiano Ronaldo was at his best, smashing a World Cup record, as he became the first player to score in six World Cups when he found the net for Portugal in their 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
The highly experienced captain was heavily criticised for failing to score in his side’s opening game against DR Congo, with the Africans forcing them to a 2-2 draw.
Ronaldo scored twice, with the first coming from a close range, against Uzbekistan, as Bruno Fernandes provided a key assist in the game.
The victory has revived Portugal and put them in a pole position to nick a place in the next round of the global tournament, having secured four points from two matches.
Algeria stun Jordan
Algeria bounced back from their defeat against Argentina in their first game in the 2026 World Cup by securing a 2-1 win over Jordan on Tuesday.
Nizar Al-Rashdan got the opening goal for Jordan before the Algerians fought back to equalise through Nadhir Benbouali, Amine Gouiri then scored a late-minute effort to seal the victory for his side.
Algeria now have three points from two games which brightened their chances of reaching the next round of the tournament.
