Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals against Uzbekistan in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match, marking his first goals in the competition. This performance comes after recent criticism regarding his form and place in the national team. With this double, Ronaldo has equaled the Portuguese legend Eusebio’s goal-scoring record. The match was part of the qualifying stages for the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Details of the final score and match context were not provided in the source text. Ronaldo’s goals are expected to reignite debate about his continued relevance at the highest level of international football.