Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name in football history by becoming the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cups. This milestone came during Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan, where the 41-year-old striker netted twice, proving his enduring impact on the global stage despite early doubts about his form in the 2026 tournament.

The first goal, a precise right-footed strike from a Joao Cancelo assist, opened the scoring for Portugal. Ronaldo then sealed the victory with a third goal, a well-placed shot that underscored his clinical finishing. With these two goals, Ronaldo has now scored in every World Cup since 2006, totaling ten goals across the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026 editions.

Previously, Ronaldo shared the record with Lionel Messi for scoring in five consecutive World Cups. However, Messi did not score in the 2010 tournament, allowing Ronaldo to take the lead with his sixth consecutive World Cup scoring appearance.

While Ronaldo’s World Cup goal tally stands at ten, Messi remains the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Miroslav Klose, each with 16. This ongoing rivalry between two of football’s greatest talents continues to captivate fans worldwide, highlighting the evolving narratives that make the sport so compelling.