Ronaldo scores twice, becomes first player to score in 6 consecutive World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name further into World Cup history, becoming the first player ever to score in six consecutive tournaments. The Portuguese superstar achieved this milestone during his team's commanding 5-0 win against Uzbekistan in their second group stage match.

Ronaldo's brace, scored in the 6th and 39th minutes, not only secured his place in the record books but also propelled him past Eusebio to become Portugal's all-time leading scorer in World Cups with a total of 10 goals. This achievement comes just a day after his rival Lionel Messi set a new record for the most World Cup goals.

At 41 years and 138 days old, Ronaldo also became the second-oldest player to find the net in a World Cup match, trailing only Roger Milla of Cameroon. His performance marked a significant turnaround from Portugal's previous match, where he had limited touches and struggled to impact the game.

Portugal's victory, fueled by Ronaldo's resurgence, places them at the top of Group K with one win and one draw. For Uzbekistan, making their World Cup debut, the loss means they have two defeats from their opening matches. The Portuguese team's dominant performance, which also included an own goal from the opponent and a late strike from Rafael Leão, capped off a memorable day for Ronaldo and his nation.

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