Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name deeper into football history by becoming the first and only player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments.
ANI NewsHe achieved this historic milestone on June 23, 2026, scoring in the 6th minute of Portugal’s Group K match against Uzbekistan at the Houston Stadium in Texas.
Ronaldo converted a brilliant first-time cross from João Cancelo to open the scoring and end a 10-match international tournament goal drought.
ANI NCristiano Ronaldo has etched his name deeper into football history by becoming the first and only player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments.
He achieved this historic milestone on June 23, 2026, scoring in the 6th minute of Portugal’s Group K match against Uzbekistan at the Houston Stadium in Texas.
Ronaldo converted a brilliant first-time cross from João Cancelo to open the scoring and end a 10-match international tournament goal drought.
📅 The 20-Year World Cup Legacy (2006 – 2026)Ronaldo’s World Cup scoring journey spans exactly two decades, starting when he was 21 years old and continuing today at age 41:Germany 2006: Opened his account against Iran.
South Africa 2010: Found the back of the net against North Korea.Brazil 2014: Scored against Ghana.Russia 2018: His most prolific campaign, netting 4 goals (including a famous hat-trick against Spain North America 2026: Solidified his unique record against tournament debutants Uzbekistan.has become the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments.
has become the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. 🚨 CRISTIANO RONALDO.
HISTORY MADE. THE FIRST EVER. 🐐🇵🇹A brace in Houston to break the logic of football. 41 years old and still dominating the biggest stage. We will never see this again. 🤯👇 Which goal was your favorite? Read the full recap:
