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Ronaldo Scores in 6th World Cup: A Historic First
23 Jun
Summary
- Cristiano Ronaldo made history by scoring in his sixth World Cup.
- The 41-year-old forward extended his World Cup scoring streak to 20 years.
- This goal ended his recent 10-match tournament scoring drought.
Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name deeper into football history on Tuesday, becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. The 41-year-old forward struck inside the opening six minutes of Portugal's 2026 World Cup Group K clash against Uzbekistan.
Ronaldo's remarkable World Cup scoring streak began in 2006. He has scored in every tournament since, carrying his record into the 2026 competition. This goal also marked another milestone in his extensive career, solidifying his status as international football's all-time leading scorer with 144 goals.
The strike also ended a recent run of 10 matches without a goal at a major tournament for the Portuguese star. His previous World Cup goal was in the 2022 edition against Ghana. Portugal secured a timely boost with the return of key players like Ruben Dias and Joao Felix in their starting lineup.
