June.24 (Mirror Sports) - Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score at six different FIFA World Cups as Portugal thrashed tournament debutants Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston. The 41-year-old captain struck twice, taking his overall World Cup tally to 10 goals and surpassing Eusebio as Portugal's all-time leading scorer at the tournament.

Ronaldo opened the scoring after just six minutes before adding his second shortly before half-time, while Nuno Mendes, an own goal and substitute Rafael Leão completed the rout. The emphatic victory moved Portugal to the brink of the last 32 and served as a perfect response from Roberto Martínez's side following their opening draw with DR Congo.

Speaking after the match, Ronaldo said the team's performance mattered more than individual records. "I'm very happy, but the most important thing is our work and the confidence we showed," he said. "Records are always nice, but my goal is always to help the national team achieve its objectives."

TRUMP TO PRESENT WORLD CUP TROPHY

U.S. President Donald Trump will join FIFA President Gianni Infantino in presenting the World Cup trophy to the winners after the final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Speaking to Fox News, Infantino confirmed that he and Trump will attend the final together and take part in the trophy presentation ceremony. "We will be together with the president, enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner," he said.

Trump attended the Club World Cup final at the same venue last year, where Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain. However, he has yet to attend a match at this year's World Cup.

DESCHAMPS LEAVES FRANCE CAMP AFTER MOTHER'S DEATH

France head coach Didier Deschamps has returned home following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday. The 57-year-old will miss France's final World Cup group-stage match against Norway on Friday as he attends the funeral.

Assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge during Deschamps' absence. France have already secured a place in the knockout stages after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with the match against Norway set to decide the Group I winners.

ENGLAND HELD BY GHANA AS KNOCKOUT RACE TIGHTENS

England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in Group L, missing the chance to secure top spot but remaining on course for the last 32.

Thomas Tuchel's side dominated possession and created 19 attempts on goal but failed to break through a disciplined Ghana defence, with Nico O'Reilly's late header striking the crossbar. Both teams now sit on four points, leaving qualification finely balanced heading into their final group matches.

MODRIC'S 200TH CAP ENDS PANAMA'S WORLD CUP DREAM

Croatia kept their World Cup hopes alive and knocked Panama out of the tournament with a 1-0 victory in Toronto. Substitute Ante Budimir scored early in the second half to earn the 2018 runners-up their first points in Group L.

The win made Luka Modrić's 200th international appearance a memorable one, with the captain leading Croatia to a crucial victory in his fifth World Cup. Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković also starred with a string of saves to deny Panama an equaliser.

Croatia can now secure a place in the last 32 with victory over Ghana in their final group match.

MUNOZ FIRES COLOMBIA INTO LAST 32

Daniel Munoz scored the decisive goal as Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 in Guadalajara to secure their place in the World Cup knockout stage. The Crystal Palace wing-back struck in the 76th minute after being set up by Juan Fernando Quintero.

A second straight victory puts Colombia top of Group K and guarantees their place in the last 32. DR Congo must now beat Uzbekistan in their final group match to keep their qualification hopes alive.