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Cristiano Ronaldo Ignores Lionel Messi Question After Portugal vs Uzbekistan, Sets New FIFA World Cup 2026 Record With Brace

By Samira Vishwas

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: After Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo was unwilling to discuss Lionel Messi. The Portuguese star seemed to completely ignore a reporter who tried to question him about his longtime rival during a short post-match conversation that has now become popular on social media. The event took place right after Ronaldo delivered one of his excellent performances in the tournament, scoring two goals as Portugal bounced back from a disappointing 1-1 draw with DR Congo. As the 41-year-old was making his way through the mixed players zone, a reporter attempted to talk about Messi’s World Cup goal-scoring records.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Portugal Captain reignites rivalry after FIFA World Cup 2026 brace

There appeared to be no irritation, no comeback, and no attempt to engage with the question. Portugal’s skipper, who after setting the record for the most times scoring in a calendar year seemed to be more than willing to be ahead. Though the video has gone viral, fans started to argue whether Ronaldo purposely ignored the question or simply decided not to respond. Up to now in the tournament, Ronaldo and Messi have been the top two most talked about players. Ronaldo countered his recent critics with two goals against Uzbekistan and a new record, while Messi has been the star of the World Cup with five goals in two matches for Argentina.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo silences critics with a brace in Portugal vs Uzbekistan

The Portuguese captain was faced with pressure heading into the match with the team from Uzbekistan, mostly after the poor performance of Portugal versus DR Congo. Among the people who criticized Ronaldo were commentators, including Thierry Henry, mainly for having only 25 touches during the whole game and failing to be able to register a shot on goal.

While Portugal was winning 5-0 comfortably, the 41-year-old striker scored two goals to help Roberto Martinez’s team get the much-needed win and remove many doubts that came up after the first game. More importantly, with the two goals, he became the only footballer in the world to have scored in six FIFA World Cups. At the same time, he eclipsed the legendary figure of Portugal’s Eusebio as the highest scorer of the nation at the World Cup. It was like yet another story of an old hand who has spent most of his career scoring goals that answer the criticisms directed at him.

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