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World Cup highlights: Ronaldo makes history, England stumble & the 'statue fan' returns

Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics with a historic brace, Portugal cruised to victory, and Colombia secured qualification on a day when England stumbled against Carlos Queiroz's Ghana. Between records, improbable saves, and a rehearsed free-kick that fooled everyone, the World Cup once again delivered stories of every kind.

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Portugal played with heads not hearts in victory over Uzbekistan, says Roberto Martinez

Portugal played with their heads not their hearts in thumping ⁠Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday with a performance that showed the players learned their lesson from a disappointing draw in ‌their World Cup opener, coach Roberto Martinez said.

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Coach Cannavaro takes responsibility for Uzbekistan's thumping defeat to Portugal

Uzbekistan coach Fabio Cannavaro took responsibility for his side’s ⁠5-0 World Cup Group K loss to Portugal on Tuesday, but insisted they were a team ‌growing on the international stage and would be better for the bitter ‌experience in Houston.

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'I'm back': Cristiano Ronaldo responds with Portugal after difficult period

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics after "a dark week" as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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Ronaldo up and running with historic brace as Portugal put five past Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at six different FIFA World Cup (WC) tournaments, scoring twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0. The Asian debutants are now staring down the barrel of early elimination, having conceded 3+ goals in each of their group stage games to date.

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six different World Cup tournaments

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score at six different World Cup tournaments with the opener against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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Former rivals reunite: Ronaldo meets Cannavaro as Portugal face Uzbekistan

Portugal and Uzbekistan face off in the second round of Group K at the World Cup this Tuesday. This marks the renewal of a rivalry that began over 20 years ago between Cristiano Ronaldo and Fabio Cannavaro, now the coach of the Uzbeks.

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World Cup LIVE: Colombia into round of 32 after narrow win over DR Congo

Today is the final day of matchday two at the World Cup with Group K and Group L matches that see giants England, Portugal and Colombia all in action.

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Uzbekistan have nothing to lose says Cannavaro ahead of Portugal clash

Uzbekistan must show more fight against Portugal in their second World Cup ⁠match than they did against Colombia in their 3-1 opening defeat, coach Fabio Cannavaro said on Monday.

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Martinez insists Portugal feeling no pressure ahead of Uzbekistan match

Portugal ignored the criticism that followed their 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo in their World Cup opener, and the unity within the squad is even stronger as they ‌head into their second match against, coach Roberto Martinez said.

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Portugal forward Conceicao insists teammates don't feel pressure to pass to Ronaldo

Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao insisted on Sunday his team-mates felt no pressure to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo following scrutiny of the veteran superstar's role in their lacklustre World Cup opener.

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Diogo Dalot hits back at Portugal critics, defends Ronaldo after opening game

Portugal defender Diogo Dalot delivered a defiant riposte to critics ⁠on Saturday, claiming there were people actively rooting against his country's World Cup campaign following their stuttering start in Group K.

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Ruben Dias insists Portugal are ignoring criticism as Ronaldo noise loudens at World Cup

The Portugal squad are shutting out criticism of the team ⁠and captain Cristiano Ronaldo following an underwhelming draw in their World Cup opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo, defender Ruben Dias ‌said on Friday.

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'We need to be calm': Martinez positive after Portugal's draw with Congo DR

Portugal’s lacklustre start to the World Cup in their 1-1 draw with ⁠the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday was a major disappointment but is a continuation of underwhelming form at the global finals ‌over the last two decades, but head coach Roberto Martinez believes his side did some things well.

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Why a lacklustre Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were unable to win their World Cup opener

With Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all having announced themselves in their respective opening games of World Cup 2026, Wednesday evening gave Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to match their exploits.

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World Cup highlights: England make statement start as Ronaldo struggles for Portugal

Day seven of the World Cup is over, with big wins for England and Colombia, while Portugal faltered in a draw against the DR Congo and Ghana netted a last-gasp winner to defeat Panama.

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Portugal boss Roberto Martinez unfazed by underwhelming D.R. Congo result

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez was unfazed on Wednesday by his side's unexpected 1-1 World Cup draw ⁠with unheralded Democratic Republic of Congo and said his side showed "extraordinary" attitude but still had work to do.

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Sebastien Desabre says D.R. Congo executed game plan in pivotal Portugal draw

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre has praised his players for playing according to instructions after coming from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Portugal in a FIFA World Cup fixture at Houston Stadium on Wednesday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo does little to quieten critics after anonymous display for Portugal

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's two second-half misses against the Democratic Republic of ⁠Congo and a mostly anonymous display did little to dissuade those who feel he is past his prime and not ‌the man to lead his country to World Cup success.

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Toothless Portugal left frustrated in opening game as D.R. Congo claim impressive draw

Democratic Republic of Congo earned an impressive point on their first FIFA World Cup (WC) appearance in 52 years, holding fancied Portugal to a 1-1 draw to leave Selecao das Quinas with just one win from their last five WC openers.

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Sebastien Desabre urges DR Congo to play Portugal without fear in World Cup opener

DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has called on his players to show up without fear when they take on Portugal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at Houston Stadium on Wednesday.

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World Cup LIVE: Colombia sit atop Group K following three-goal win over Uzbekistan

After a thrilling day six where some of the world's best players grabbed the headlines, day seven sees the conclusion of the first round of fixtures with Portugal and England looking to write headlines of their own.

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EXCLUSIVE: Otabek Shukurov on Uzbekistan's World Cup debut and a clash with Portugal

Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia and a former Soviet republic. Three and a half decades after independence and following seven failed qualification campaigns, the Uzbek national team achieved the greatest feat in their history by securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup. Otabek Shukurov helped make that dream a reality and shared the story of this achievement with Flashscore.

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Martinez coy on future as he plots World Cup triumph for Portugal

Roberto Martinez did not deny reports that this is likely to be his last ⁠World Cup with Portugal as he prepares his side for their Group K opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston ‌on Wednesday, but characterised it as 'old news'.