World Cup: Ronaldo achieves historic scoring record, sees it as a 'blessing in disguise'

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name further into the history books, achieving an unprecedented milestone in the 2026 World Cup. During Portugal's commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, Ronaldo netted two goals in the first half, becoming the first player ever to score in six consecutive World Cup tournaments.

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Breaking records is great, but my goal is to help the team.

His brace against Uzbekistan not only secured a personal record but also significantly bolstered Portugal's standing in the group stage. With this win, Portugal now holds 4 points, placing them in a strong position to advance.

Reflecting on his achievement, Ronaldo shared his elation but quickly redirected the focus to the team's collective effort. "Breaking records is great, but my goal is to help the team," he stated. He acknowledged the team's resilience, noting the "many blows" they had endured recently, yet praised their performance and progress. "As everyone says, a blessing in disguise," Ronaldo remarked, hinting at overcoming adversity.

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I am very happy, but for me, the most important thing is the effort the team put in, because we suffered many blows this week, but everyone performed well, and we improved a lot, as everyone says, a blessing in disguise.

With this latest accomplishment, Ronaldo has now accumulated 10 career World Cup goals, solidifying his status as Portugal's all-time leading scorer in the tournament. While proud of the individual accolades, his sights remain firmly set on the team's immediate objective: successfully navigating the group stage.

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For me, breaking records is a great thing, but what I want most is to help the team achieve its goals. The current stage is to break out of the group stage, and with the current 4 points, I think we have already qualified.