- Uzbekistan have been eliminated from Group K as they succumbed to a 5-0 loss against Portugal in their second encounter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
- A brace from Cristiano Ronaldo, alongside goals from Nuno Mendes, Rafael Leao and an own goal from Abduvohid Nematov means it's all over for their fans at the world football's biggest showcase.
- Uzbekistan are also looking at a tough final game against DR Congo, who have recorded one point from their first two games.
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Are Uzbekistan OUT of World Cup 2026 After Historic Cristiano Ronaldo Brace?
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Football fans in Uzbekistan will be feeling the blues on Wednesday following a devastating 5-0 loss against Portugal in matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium. The national side have all but killed their chances of progressing to the next round after making it two losses in their two outing in the 2026 edition.
Coach Fabio Cannavaro and his men have a slender to zero chance of finishing in the top three spots. A straight shootout for third place in Group K awaits them in matchday 3 as they take on DR Congo for a fighting chance. However, the fate will hinge on the result from the Colombia vs DR Congo clash in matchday 2.
Fans wondering ‘are Uzbekistan Out of World Cup 2026’ will be disappointed to know that it is all over for their national side.
End Of The Road For Uzbekistan At World Cup
A spectacular start from Portugal following two quick goals in 20 minutes, rattled coach Cannavaro's men. While they almost pulled a goal back following a lovely hit from Ganiev from the edge of the box, it wasn't meant to be after VAR intervention, as Joao Cancelo was fouled in the build-up to the goal.
The road in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially ended for Uzbekistan, who will be fighting for pride when they face DR Congo in their final Group K clash.
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Portugal recorded an impressive 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in their matchday 2 Group K encounter.
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