Portugal defeated Uzbekistan in their second Group K match, held in Houston. participated in the final stretch of the game after coming on in the 76th minute.

Cristiano Ronaldo gave Portugal the lead in the 6th minute, and Nuno Mendes extended the advantage eleven minutes later with a free-kick. Before halftime, Cristiano secured his brace to make it 3-0 (39'). In the second half, an own goal by Nematov (60') and another by Leão (87') sealed the rout.

With this result, the Portuguese national team has four points and will face Colombia in their final match of this stage (Sunday, June 28; 1:30 am CEST).

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