Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo combined for a moment of pure footballing cunning to hand Portugal their second goal against Uzbekistan in a Group K fixture at the 2026 World Cup.

The pair executed a clever routine that deceived the entire stadium — and Uzbekistan's defence — leaving Mendes to finish and double Portugal's lead in the Group K encounter.

Ronaldo's involvement came as a feint, drawing the attention of Uzbekistan's players before Mendes capitalised on the space created to slot home and put Portugal firmly in control of the match.