Ronaldo makes history after scoring two goals during Portugal's match against Uzbekistan in Houston

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Last updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:21PM GMT
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The FIFA World Cup is here, and Houstonians are expected to swarm fan events and local businesses as the soccer event seizes the summer.

H-Town is hosting seven matches, but fans will have plenty of other things to enjoy in the Bayou City.

ABC13 has live updates to keep all Houstonians, from soccer aficionados to commuters looking to dodge traffic, informed throughout the multi-country event.

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Jun 11, 2026, 7:35 PM

What FIFA World Cup matches will take place in Houston?

H-Town will host seven of the World Cup games. Five of them will take place during the group stage, one of them during the round of 32, and the last during the round of 16. See below for the matches.

  • June 14 - Germany vs. Curacao
  • June 17 - Portugal vs. Congo DR
  • June 20 - Netherlands vs. Sweden
  • June 23 - Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
  • June 26 - Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia

  • June 29 - TBD (round of 32)
  • July 4 - TBD (round of 16)

All the matches will be held at Houston Stadium.

Visit FIFA's website for more information.

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Jun 11, 2026, 9:56 PM

FIFA Fan Festival Houston: What you need to know

FIFA described its fan experience as the ultimate destination for World Cup fans in Houston, and ABC13 got a first look at some of the featured experiences before it opened to the public.

The festival is located just east of downtown Houston, next to Shell Energy Stadium. It will be open every day of the World Cup and is a first-come, first-served venue where fans can watch all the matches for free.

FIFA said there are several experiences fans can partake in at the festival, and since it's taking place in the Houston heat, organizers say there will be misting zones, water stations, and shaded areas.

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Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by getting two goals in Portugal's match against Uzbekistan.

The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right foot to make it 1-0. He ran toward the bench and celebrated with his teammates after the score.

He scored again in the 39th minute when he got a pass from Bruno Fernandes and scored with his right foot just inside the near post to make the score 3-0.

The goals make him the second-oldest player to score at a World Cup behind Cameroon forward Roger Milla, who was 42 when he scored at the 1994 tournament in the United States.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Ronaldo's goals come after he was criticized for failing to score in Portugal's 1-1 draw against Congo in the team's opening match.

Ronaldo and Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the only men in history to play in six World Cup tournaments this year. Ronaldo's scoring streak started in his debut in 2006 and he also netted goals in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.

While he shares the record for most tournaments with Messi, he stands alone in scoring a goal in each edition after Messi failed to score a goal at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Ronaldo's goals Tuesday gave him 10 career goals in the tournament. Messi has 18 after a hat trick in Argentina's opener against Algeria and two more goals Monday against Austria that made him the all-time leading scorer in tournament history.

Tuesday's game was the 230th of Ronaldo's international career, which is the most in history.

This is likely to be the final World Cup for Ronaldo, who won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016 and the Champions League five times with Manchester United and Real Madrid.

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3 hours and 32 minutes ago

Fan walks: Uzbekistan, Portugal fans cheer on teams on their way to Houston Stadium ahead of match

Fans started cheering on their teams early ahead of Tuesday's World Cup match between Uzbekistan and Portugal.

The Houston Police Department shared a video on their social media page showing Portugal fans chanting and jumping in excitement.

At the same time, Uzbekistan could be seen arriving at Houston Stadium in full gear.

"The White Wolves of Uzbekistan have arrived at Houston Stadium!" World Cup 2026 shared on X.

Fan walks for both teams were scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. before the noon matchup.

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12:44 AM GMT

Fan Walks for Portugal, Uzbekistan teams to impact Tuesday morning traffic, Houston officials say

Houston city officials are warning the public that the planned fan walks for the Portugal and Uzbekistan teams will impact morning traffic on Tuesday ahead of their World Cup match.

According to the Houston Office of Emergency Management, the fan walks will impact traffic south of the Texas Medical Center and east of Houston Stadium from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Officials said the following streets will be impacted by the fan events:

  • Fannin (Between Old Spanish Trail - Holly Hall)
  • Greenbriar (Between OST - Fannin)
  • Cambridge (Between OST - Holly Hall)
  • Holly Hall (Between Cambridge - Fannin)

Officials advised commuters to seek alternate routes for Tuesday morning.

The World Cup match between Portugal and Uzbekistan is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at Houston Stadium.

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Jun 22, 2026, 4:55 PM GMT

Salah scores and Egypt downs New Zealand 3-1 for a first World Cup victory

Egypt's players danced on the field while their red-clad fans celebrated in the stands. The Pharaohs finally got their first World Cup win.

Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night.

He celebrated his 68th international goal by pumping his fist before he was mobbed by his teammates in the 67th minute. When he was subbed off in the 85th he was treated to a standing ovation by the sellout crowd at BC Place Vancouver.

When it was over, coach Hossam Hassan and an assistant grabbed an Egyptian flag and ran around the field waving it aloft. The fans cheered and sang long after the final whistle.

"I always give my best to the national team," Salah said. "Today I think is a very special day, with our first win in the World Cup."

Egypt moved to the top of the standings in Group G with the win, but was not yet assured of a spot in the knockout round. The Pharaohs will play a deciding game against Iran on Friday in Seattle, needing at least a draw to advance.

Egypt is making its fourth World Cup appearance after missing the field in Qatar four years ago. Salah scored a pair of goals in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Finn Surman put New Zealand in front in the 15th minute with a flying header off a corner kick delivered by Instagram sensation Tim Payne. It was the third international goal for the 6-foot-3 defender who plays for the Portland Timbers in MLS.

Omar Marmoush dropped a free kick off to Salah in the 35th minute but it went just wide and bent into the side netting and Egypt went into the half down 1-0.

"In between the first and the second half, we said it's a no-go, we are not going to leave this pitch unless we claim the victory for ourselves, unless we make everyone proud and happy," Hassan said. "I told them, I told the players, I am not willing to withdraw, I am not willing to go two steps back."

Egypt turned up the pressure coming out of the half and Mostafa Zico broke through with the equalizer, finding space between Surman and Payne for a header that goalkeeper Max Crocombe got a hand on but couldn't stop in the 58th minute. Zico celebrated by gesturing for the fans in the crowd to cheer.

Salah took a back-heel pass from Zico for his goal, which puts him just one away from tying his coach for the national team's all-time scoring lead. Trezeguet's diving header wrapped up scoring for Egypt in the 82nd.

Egypt's Hamdy Fathy was subbed off late in the first half after an apparent injury away from the ball. He was replaced by Ramy Rabia.

In the opener against Belgium, Emam Ashour scored the early goal for Egypt but then Romelu Lukaku subbed into the match and caused chaos in the box, resulting in an own goal for a 1-1 draw.

New Zealand twice took the lead against Iran in their group opener, only to cede it for a 2-2 draw in the end. Elijah Just scored both goals for the All Whites.

New Zealand returns to Vancouver on Friday to face Belgium. The All Whites are still looking for their first World Cup win. But they have not been eliminated yet.

"You just have to believe and be positive," said veteran Chris Wood. "We're still one win away. We can still go in, beat Belgium and go through. I'm not going to lie, it's going to be very tough."

Iran and Belgium played to a scoreless draw earlier in the day in Inglewood, California, giving both teams two straight draws at the tournament.