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Cristiano Ronaldo Scores in Sixth World Cup, Sets New Records

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cristiano Ronaldo became the only player to score in six World Cups, netting goals against Uzbekistan in the 2026 tournament.
  • He reached 10 World Cup goals in 24 matches, surpassing Eusébio's Portuguese record of 9 goals.
  • At 41, Ronaldo is the second oldest player to score in a World Cup, behind Roger Milla, and the oldest to score a brace.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to etch his name in football history, achieving a monumental feat by becoming the only player to score in six World Cups. The Portuguese star found the net against Uzbekistan in the 2026 tournament, adding to his unparalleled legacy.

Beyond this historic milestone, Ronaldo's brace against Uzbekistan propelled him to 10 World Cup goals in 24 appearances. This achievement places him above Eusébio, who previously held the Portuguese record with 9 goals from the 1966 World Cup. Ronaldo now stands alone as Portugal's top scorer in the tournament's history.

Demonstrating remarkable longevity and continued prowess, the 41-year-old forward also secured a place in the record books as the second oldest player to score in a World Cup, trailing only Roger Milla. Notably, Ronaldo is the oldest player ever to score a brace in the competition.

His prolific career extends beyond the World Cup stage, with 145 goals for Portugal. This tally surpasses the combined total of England's Harry Kane and Brazil's Ronaldo Nazário, who have scored 143 goals between them. Ronaldo's enduring impact on the sport remains undeniable.

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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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