HOUSTON — Cristiano Ronaldo successfully seized another record.Ronaldo became the first man to score in six World Cups on Tuesday, June 23 when he found the back of the net for Portugal against Uzbekistan.Ronaldo’s strike in the sixth minute was his ninth career World Cup goal and first since he converted a penalty kick against Ghana in Portugal’s 2022 opener. It came after the Portugal captain faced a firestorm of criticism for his performance in Portugal’s opening 1-1 draw against Congo on June 17.Playing in his sixth World Cup at age 41, Ronaldo is the oldest non-goalkeeper to ever start a World Cup game.Ronaldo became the first man to score in five World Cups during the 2022 tournament, but Lionel Messi matched that record this month when he scored in Argentina’s first game and simultaneously tied the World Cup all-time scoring record – which he has since broken.Ronaldo would add another goal later in the first half as Portugal cruised to a 5-0 win.Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup historyCristiano Ronaldo is making his record sixth World Cup appearance and this is the one championship that has eluded the 41-year-old Portuguese in his storied career. His role has changed dramatically with the national team as he's gotten older but does he have some magic left for one last run?Cristiano Ronaldo international statsEntering…
Published: June 23, 2026 5:14 pm
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