Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup finals
Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new record by scoring in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. The 41-year-old achieved this milestone by scoring twice for Portugal in a match against Uzbekistan. Portugal won that game 5-0.
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The update confirms Ronaldo's record-breaking achievement across multiple sources.
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups
confidence 95%Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new record by scoring in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. The 41-year-old achieved this milestone by scoring twice for Portugal in a match against Uzbekistan. Portugal won that game 5-0.
What's confirmed:
- Cristiano Ronaldo is the first player to score in six FIFA World Cups.
- Ronaldo scored twice for Portugal against Uzbekistan to reach this milestone.
- Ronaldo is 41 years old.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ronaldo received a unique honor before a Group K match against Colombia.
- Lionel Messi has scored 18 goals in the 2026 World Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Player to Score in Six World Cups
confidence 100%Cristiano Ronaldo made history by scoring in six different World Cup tournaments during a match against Uzbekistan in Houston. The 41-year-old scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0. This achievement follows a goal drought and comes during an expanded 48-team tournament.
What's confirmed:
- Cristiano Ronaldo is the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.
- Ronaldo scored in the sixth minute of Portugal's match against Uzbekistan in Houston.
- The match took place on Tuesday, June 23.
- Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0.
- Ronaldo is 41 years old.
Still unconfirmed:
- This is likely to be the final World Cup for Ronaldo.
- Lionel Messi became the all-time World Cup top scorer 24 hours before Ronaldo's record.
- Lionel Messi currently has five goals in the 2026 tournament.