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Cristiano Ronaldo sets World Cup record with goals in sixth tournament
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Cristiano Ronaldo sets World Cup record with goals in sixth tournament

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score in six World Cups after netting two goals against Uzbekistan.
  • He also became the second-oldest goal scorer in World Cup history at 41 years and 138 days.
  • Ronaldo now has 10 World Cup goals and continues to lead in international goals scored for a national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name further into football history, becoming the first player ever to score in six different World Cup tournaments. The Portuguese star achieved this milestone by scoring twice in his team's match against Uzbekistan, adding to his already legendary status.

Beyond this remarkable feat, Ronaldo also secured his place as the second-oldest goal scorer in World Cup history. At 41 years and 138 days old, he trails only Cameroon's Roger Milla, who scored at 42 years and 39 days. This achievement highlights Ronaldo's incredible longevity and enduring impact on the sport.

The goals against Uzbekistan brought Ronaldo's World Cup tally to 10, spread across his six appearances. This record surpasses that of his long-time rival, Lionel Messi, who has scored in five World Cups. Ronaldo also continues to extend his lead in the all-time international goal-scoring charts for national teams, further solidifying his legacy as one of football's greatest.

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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.