Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses Messi query after scoring twice in Portugal's World Cup win

Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5‑0 in a Group K match of the 2026 World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting two goals. When a reporter tried to reference Lionel Messi's recent hat‑trick, Ronaldo interrupted, replying, "I don't care about the others… Kylian Mbappé also scored," and then left the mixed zone.

The match also highlighted contrasting milestones: Messi scored twice against Austria, reaching 19 World Cup goals to become the tournament’s all‑time leading scorer, while Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cups. Portugal now leads its group with six points and will face Colombia in the next group game, while the debate over who is the greater player continues among fans worldwide.