Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, but the match was overshadowed by commentator Darren Fletcher's reaction on live television. Fletcher, commentating for Fox Sports, shouted 'Siu' along with Ronaldo's trademark celebration, drawing widespread criticism from fans.
Ronaldo's Historic Goal
Ronaldo, 41, ended a 10-game scoring drought at major international tournaments, with his first goal coming in the sixth minute. That strike made him the first player ever to score at six World Cups. He added a second before halftime, leading Portugal to a 5-0 victory. The crowd of 68,000 at NRG Stadium in Houston joined in his 'Siu' celebration.
Commentator's Controversial Call
Fletcher, known as 'Fletch,' was heard saying: "Relief, aggression, delight..." before letting out a thunderous "siu" as Ronaldo completed his jump. He then added: "CR7 lights up Houston, he's up and running." Fans reacted with disbelief, with one saying: "Went to look for this and actually, can I just shock you, I think VPNs should be banned now having watched this." Another fumed: "World Cup is over. Shame," while a third vented: "The game's gone."
Portugal's Group Standing
Despite the win, Portugal remains behind Colombia in their group. Ronaldo responded to critics who questioned his selection after a poor opening match against DR Congo by shouting "I'm back! I'm back!" into a television camera. He could have added three more goals to his tally.
