Ronaldo Scores at Sixth World Cup as Group Stage Nears End

At the age of 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is still the one making history. He put two past Uzbekistan on Tuesday as Portugal ran out 5-0 winners in Houston — and became the first player ever to score at six separate World Cups.

The first came in the sixth minute, a clean finish from close range. The second arrived before halftime, Ronaldo latching on to a Bruno Fernandes through-ball and doing what he does. Ten World Cup goals now. One more than Eusébio, who held the Portugal record for decades. Rafael Leão got a fifth late in the 87th minute, though by then the result was long settled. Portugal sit top of Group K with four points, according to ESPN.

Ten World Cup goals now. One more than Eusébio, who held the Portugal record for decades. — ESPN

Colombia needed the win and got it. Daniel Muñoz finished in the 76th minute — 1-0 over DR Congo in Guadalajara — and the Cafeteros are through to the round of 32 with six points. Portugal await in Miami on June 27.

Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw in Boston, and Tuchel’s side failed to register a single shot on target in the first half, according to Yahoo Sports. Manager Thomas Tuchel’s side must beat Panama in its final group game. Ante Budimir’s goal gave Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama, leaving the Croatians in contention as one of the best third-place finishers.

The U.S. eased travel restrictions on Iran’s squad, allowing the team to enter two days before its June 26 match in Seattle against Egypt, the Associated Press reported. White House FIFA Task Force director Andrew Giuliani confirmed the change, saying both prior border crossings went without incident. Iran’s coach had publicly called his team the most restricted of any squad at the tournament. The team, based in Tijuana, Mexico, must still leave the same evening the match ends.