Benfica in Portugal rout! João Cancelo sets up goal v Uzbekistan (Video) | OneFootball

Portugal temporarily moved clear at the top of Group K of the 2026 World Cup after thrashing Uzbekistan 5-0 this Tuesday, in their second matchday fixture, played in Houston, United States. João Cancelo started and was one of the best players on the pitch.

The former Benfica full-back helped Cristiano Ronaldo make history. In the 6th minute, João Cancelo provided the assist for CR7’s first goal, making him the first player in history to score in six different World Cups. In the 17th minute, Nuno Mendes shone with a superb direct free-kick.

Later, in the 39th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo took advantage of a pinpoint pass from Bruno Fernandes to place the ball into the far corner of the net. With this second goal, the Al-Nassr forward surpassed Eusébio as the Portuguese player with the most goals in World Cup tournaments (10).

Misfortune also marked the night of Uzbek goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov, who let the ball slip into his own net right as the clock hit the hour mark. Near the end, in the 87th minute, Rafael Leão wrapped up the scoring and confirmed Portugal’s emphatic win.

who beat Congo 1-0. João Cancelo’s national team will face the “cafeteros” in the early hours of Sunday, June 28, at 00:30, in Miami. The match will decide the top spot in Group K.

Watch João Cancelo’s moment:

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