World Cup Day 13: Cristiano makes history with a brace and Colombia qualify
- Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 with a brace from Cristiano Ronaldo, first footballer to score in six different World Cups.
- Colombia qualified as Group K leaders by beating R. D. Congo 1-0 with a goal from Daniel Muñoz (76').
- Croatia defeated Panama 1-0, who were eliminated, and England drew 0-0 with Ghana in Group L.
Big day for football history. The 13th closed matchday two of Groups K and L and left us with an eternal Cristiano Ronaldo, Colombia with their ticket punched, and two nations eliminated. Here's the breakdown.
Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan: Cristiano enters the history books. A thrashing to send a message around the tournament, with Cristiano Ronaldo's brace making him, at 41 years old, the first footballer in history to score in SIX different World Cups. Nuno Mendes added a free-kick, Nematov scored an own goal, and Rafael Leão rounded it off. CR7's historic record, full details here.
Colombia 1-0 D.R. Congo: through to the Last 16 as group leaders. A goal from Daniel Muñoz in the 76th minute gives Néstor Lorenzo's Colombia top spot in Group K and a place mathematically secured. Congo, kept in it for much of the game by goalkeeper Mpasi, clings to a thread of hope.
Panama 0-1 Croatia: the runners-up strike back. Goal from Ante Budimir (Osasuna's striker) in the 54th minute puts Croatia firmly in the fight for Group L. Panama, with two defeats, is eliminated. Worth noting: Luka Modric reached 200 caps for Croatia.
England 0-0 Ghana: African wall holds firm. Tuchel's Three Lions dominated possession but came unstuck against Queiroz's Ghana's rigid shape. A draw that leaves both sides on 4 points with everything to settle on the final matchday. Ghana remain unbeaten and haven't conceded a goal.
Frequently asked questions
How did the Portugal vs Uzbekistan match go on the 13th?
Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 with a brace from Cristiano Ronaldo, a free kick from Nuno Mendes, an own goal from Nematov and a goal from Rafael Leão.
What record did Cristiano Ronaldo break on the 13th?
With his brace against Uzbekistan, at 41 years old he became the first footballer in history to score in six different World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026).
Which teams qualified or were eliminated on the 13th?
Colombia qualified as leaders of Group K after winning 1-0 against R. D. Congo (goal from Daniel Muñoz). Panama were eliminated after losing 1-0 to Croatia. England and Ghana drew 0-0 and everything is still to play for.
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