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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first to score in six World Cups

sportsJun 23, 202620315

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six different World Cup tournaments when he netted in the sixth minute of Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Ronaldo scored twice in that match, taking his World Cup goal total to nine and drawing level with Eusébio as Portugal’s top scorer at the tournament. At 41, the milestone underscores Ronaldo’s exceptional longevity and gave Portugal an emphatic opening victory in Group K.

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