Backed by Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal beat Uzbekistan with 4 Sporting goals | OneFootball

Sporting was in the spotlight in Portugal’s emphatic win over Uzbekistan (5-0), in the second matchday of the 2026 World Cup. Of the five goals scored by the Seleção, four were netted by players developed at Alvalade.

The National Team captain became the first footballer to score in six different World Cup editions and also became Portugal’s all-time top scorer in the tournament’s final stages, surpassing Eusébio.

The 41-year-old forward opened the scoring after just six minutes, following an assist from João Cancelo, and struck again later on, making the most of a pass from Bruno Fernandes. With this brace, CR7 reached 10 goals in World Cups.

In between, Nuno Mendes also made his mark on the match. The full-back developed at Sporting scored a superb goal from a direct free-kick, extending Portugal’s lead in a dominant display by Roberto Martínez’s side.

In the closing minutes, Rafael Leão completed the rout and confirmed a night of strong Sporting DNA. With two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, one from Nuno Mendes and another from Rafael Leão, four of Portugal’s five goals bore the stamp of Sporting’s Academy. With this win, the Seleção moved onto four points and temporarily took top spot in the group.

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