Portugal crushes Uzbekistan 5-0 with Ronaldo brace; England held 0-0 by Ghana

Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in their World Cup 2026 group‑stage match, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice to become the first player to net in six different tournaments. The win put Portugal in second place in the group and set up a clash with group‑leader Colombia. In the same round, England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana, leaving the English side still seeking points to secure qualification.

Algeria secured a vital 2‑1 victory over Jordan, thanks to a goal from Nadhir Benbouali – a striker from Hungary’s top league. His strike marked the first World Cup goal by a player from the Hungarian championship since 1986, keeping Algeria’s hopes alive behind group‑leaders Argentina.