
Cristiano Ronaldo responded to criticism in the best possible way on Tuesday against Uzbekistan (5–0). The 41-year-old striker scored twice to lead his country to their first victory in this World Cup.
England will have to wait before securing their place in the round of 32. The Three Lions were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Ghana squad.
France will be without Didier Deschamps on Friday against Norway. The national team coach has returned home following the death of his mother. He is expected to return to the United States on Saturday.
Finally, in basketball, Monaco claimed the French championship title for the third time in four years by defeating Paris in a decisive Game 5.