Asia's most expensive player prevents Ronaldo from scoring a hat-trick.

Abdukodir Khusanov, the Uzbekistani player currently valued highest in Asia by Transfermarkt (50 million euros), had a forgettable day against Portugal at the 2026 World Cup.

Khusanov's impressive save. Photo: Reuters .

Khusanov entered the match against Portugal in Group K of the 2026 World Cup on the night of June 23rd with high expectations. However, the central defender, considered the greatest pride of Uzbek football, experienced a night of contrasting emotions. Not only did he have a notable confrontation with his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, but Khusanov also unfortunately became the player associated with his team's fourth conceded goal.

In the 60th minute at the Houston Stadium, Khusanov was ruled to have scored an own goal after a corner kick for Portugal, even though the ball appeared to have touched goalkeeper Abduvokhid Nematov's hand before going into the net.

The cameras quickly captured the disappointment of the Uzbekistan defender. Despite his best efforts, the Manchester City star couldn't bridge the gap in class between the two teams on the Houston pitch. When the match ended with Uzbekistan's 0-5 defeat, Khusanov broke down in tears and was comforted by his teammates.

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Khusanov was in tears. Photo: Reuters .

Also in this match, Khusanov created another notable moment in the second half when he made a goal-line clearance after a shot from Ronaldo. That incident caused CR7 to miss the opportunity to complete his first hat-trick at the 2026 World Cup.

In Uzbekistan, Khusanov is being seen as a version of Ronaldo. Not because the Manchester City star plays in the same position or has a similar style to CR7, but because of his growing influence on the country's football.

Khusanov has emerged as a new icon of Uzbek football, a rare talent capable of reaching the international stage. The 2004-born center-back is not only expected to become a future leader of the national team, but also carries the hope of opening a new chapter for the country's football.

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The 2026 World Cup could be a valuable experience, helping Khusanov hone his skills for future major tournaments.

Source: https://znews.vn/cau-thu-dat-nhat-chau-a-ngan-ronaldo-ghi-hat-trick-post1662525.html