Ronaldo’s Record Sixth World Cup Goal Haul Comes Against Uzbekistan, Fans Quip ‘Give Me Uzbekistan or I Retire!’
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed debutants Uzbekistan 5-0 in Group K of the 2026 World Cup. His brace made him the first player to find the net at six different tournaments. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute and added a second just before half-time. João Cancelo set up the first goal, while Bruno Fernandes provided the assist for the second. Nuno Mendes scored from a free-kick, an own goal followed, and Rafael Leão wrapped up the win. Social media exploded with memes and banter. Rival fans joked about the “Uzbekistan tax” and parodied “Wavin’ Flag” with chants of “Give me Uzbekistan or I retire.” Supporters praised his enduring class despite the lower-ranked opposition. Portugal now aim to carry that momentum into tougher tests, with their next match against Colombia looming. Uzbekistan face a steep learning curve in their World Cup debut.
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