Cristiano Ronaldo scores double, refuses Messi question at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo netted two goals in Portugal's 5‑0 group‑stage victory over Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the oldest scorer at the tournament and the first player to score in all six World Cups he has attended. The brace moved Portugal to the top of Group H with four points and gave Ronaldo the record for most World Cup goals by a Portuguese player, overtaking Eusébio.

At the post‑match press conference Ronaldo declined to answer a reporter's question that mentioned Lionel Messi, cutting the interview short and asking to be questioned about something else.

During his arrival at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, Ronaldo carried a red‑and‑blue striped Gucci bag, a design tied to his fiancée Georgina Rodríguez, who previously modeled a similar piece for the brand. The accessory drew additional media attention alongside his on‑field achievements.