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Ronaldo Brace Powers Portugal, Costa Named Man of Match

6/28/2026

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Portugal faced Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with goalkeeper Diogo Costa (Portugal goalkeeper) named man of the match.
Roberto Martinez (Portugal manager) rotated 22 players while Cristiano Ronaldo (captain) played 90 minutes.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals in Portugal’s 2–0 win over Uzbekistan in the second group match.
Colombia recorded a World Cup-record 24 shots without scoring, prompting Roberto Martinez to say the group games were knockout preparation.

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Portugal faced Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with goalkeeper Diogo Costa (Portugal goalkeeper) named man of the match.
Roberto Martinez (Portugal manager) rotated 22 players while Cristiano Ronaldo (captain) played 90 minutes.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals in Portugal’s 2–0 win over Uzbekistan in the second group match.
Colombia recorded a World Cup-record 24 shots without scoring, prompting Roberto Martinez to say the group games were knockout preparation.