Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the sports agenda, turning criticism after Portugal’s flat opener into history with a ruthless response against Uzbekistan. The veteran forward scored twice in a 5-0 win, becoming the first man to find the net in six different World Cups and putting Portugal firmly back on track in Group K. Off the field, FIFA president Gianni Infantino added a political flourish to the tournament by saying Donald Trump will join him to present the trophy after the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium. Elsewhere, the pre-match spotlight fell awkwardly on England’s meeting with Ghana, where Djed Spence appeared to avoid a handshake with Thomas Partey amid boos from the crowd. In the United States, basketball made news too, as the Washington Wizards used the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on highly rated BYU star AJ Dybantsa, a major step in the franchise’s rebuild.