Ronaldo has become the first player to score in six different World Cups.
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Portugal, inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo's double, thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston on Tuesday, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Portugal, who were under fire after a goalless draw with DR Congo, took the lead in the sixth minute. Ronaldo converted a pass from Joao Cancelo. Ronaldo also became the first player to score in six different World Cups. Nuno Mendes scored Portugal's second goal from a free kick in the 17th minute.
The match also saw Ronaldo move into joint third place on the list of players with the most appearances at the World Cup. It was his 24th appearance. He is ahead of Argentina's Lionel Messi (28) and Germany's Lothar Matthaus (25). Germany's Miroslav Klose has played 24 games, while Italy's Paolo Maldini has played 23 World Cup matches. Ronaldo scored Portugal's third goal in the 39th minute. This was his second goal of the match and his 10th in World Cup history. Ronaldo surpassed Isebeau's record of scoring the most goals for Portugal in a World Cup, nine. Portugal scored their fourth goal in the 60th minute. This time, Uzbekistan's Nematov scored an own goal. Substitute Rafael Leo scored Portugal's fifth goal in the 87th minute. Uzbekistan, coached by captain Fabio Cannavaro, who led Italy to the 2006 World Cup title, lost their second match in a row. Uzbekistan, playing their first World Cup, will play their final group game against DR Congo. 
