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Portugal vs Uzbekistan, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Ronaldo scores early goal to finally open account

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Portugal vs Uzbekistan, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Ronaldo scores early goal to finally open account

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Portugal: Diogo Costa, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes, ⁠Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo. Uzbekistan: ⁠Abduvohid Nematov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rustam Ashurmatov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Abdulla Abdullaev, ‌Behruzjon Karimov, Odiljon Xamrobekov, Otabek Shukurov, Azizjon Ganiev, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Eldor Shomurodov. Source link

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Under-fire Portugal eyes sharper attacking effort against Uzbekistan

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Under-fire Portugal eyes sharper attacking effort against Uzbekistan

Ronaldo will once again be the centre of attraction. | Photo Credit: Getty Images For a team that enjoyed 75 per cent possession, completed 783 passes and spent much of the afternoon monopolising the ball, Portugal emerged from its World Cup opener with remarkably little to show for. The numbers from the 1-1 Group K…

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FIFA World Cup: Portugal coach defends playing Cristiano Ronaldo for full 90 minutes in draw with DR Congo

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FIFA World Cup: Portugal coach defends playing Cristiano Ronaldo for full 90 minutes in draw with DR Congo

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, on June 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Portugal coach Roberto Martinez dismissed questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role after a frustrating World ​Cup opener, defending his decision to keep the captain ‌on for the full 90 minutes ​in…

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FIFA World Cup: Plucky DR Congo holds listless Portugal to 1-1 draw

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FIFA World Cup: Plucky DR Congo holds listless Portugal to 1-1 draw

Portugal’s Rafael Leao in action with DR Congo’s Aaron Wan Bissaka in the World Cup Group K match in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo ​were left frustrated after being ‌held to a 1-1 draw ​by Group K ⁠rivals Democratic Republic of Congo in their…

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World Cup what to know: Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup

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World Cup what to know: Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. File | Photo Credit: AP Cristiano Ronaldo, your turn. The 41-year-old is set to enter the World Cup on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) when Portugal meets Congo after impressive performances by the tournament’s other top stars. France’s Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland of Norway each had two goals as they opened their…

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Portugal embraces World Cup expectations and carries Jota’s memory into tournament

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Portugal embraces World Cup expectations and carries Jota’s memory into tournament

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo warms up before their FIFA World Cup match against Congo on June 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Portugal is very aware of the enormous expectations it faces in the World Cup. The squad featuring star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is among the favorites to win the expanded 48-team tournament and hoist its…

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Of old warhorses, their longevity and last dance

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Of old warhorses, their longevity and last dance

Messi. | Photo Credit: Reuters A look at age-verification documents would make one wonder how these warhorses’ batteries still have enough charge for the FIFA World Cup. It appears as though they have been competing at football’s glitziest spectacle since time immemorial. The ageless fighters, however, are likely to bid adieu to the pinnacle of…

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World Cup 2026: Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s warmup win over Nigeria

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World Cup 2026: Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s warmup win over Nigeria

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo during a friendly against Nigeria, on June 10, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Portugal is heading to the FIFA World Cup on the back of a 2-1 warmup win over Nigeria and some regrets for star striker Cristiano Ronaldo. The 41-year-old Ronaldo failed to add to his men’s-record international haul of 143…

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