Cristiano Ronaldo makes history by scoring in his sixth World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese star, added another chapter to his already legendary career by scoring a goal in his sixth appearance at the World Cup, held in 2026. In doing so, he became the first player in history to score in six different editions of the tournament, further consolidating his place in the pages of football history. The goal, scored during the match against Uzbekistan, was a landmark moment that not only highlighted Ronaldo's skill, but also his longevity at the highest level of football. He had already scored in previous World Cups, specifically in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. Furthermore, this goal was crucial, as it helped him equal Eusébio as the Portuguese team's top scorer in World Cups, both with nine goals. But it didn't stop there: shortly after his first goal in the 2026 tournament, Ronaldo scored again, this time extending the lead to 3-0, and reaching the milestone of ten goals in World Cups. This impressive performance also places him as the second oldest player to score at a World Cup, just behind Roger Milla, who was 42 when he scored his last goal.  The feat is even more remarkable considering that Ronaldo faced a goal drought in major tournaments, having gone through ten Euro and World Cup matches without scoring until his brilliant performance against Uzbekistan. This dry phase is something unprecedented in his career, and he was eager to reverse this situation. Now, with Ronaldo standing out once again, expectations are growing around his performance in the next World Cup games. The star, who has always been a central figure in world football, continues to inspire not only Portuguese fans, but also millions of fans around the planet. His legacy is far from complete, and the 2026 World Cup promises to be another stage for his incredible skills and determination. With the tournament underway, eyes are on Ronaldo and his national team, who are looking to win the world title. This player's story is a testament to his dedication, talent and passion for football, and every goal he scores is a new page written in his career already full of achievements and records. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Cristiano Ronaldo sets unwanted record on social media](https://quinasgoal.com/noticias/cristiano-ronaldo-estabelece-recorde-indesejado-nas-redes-sociais) 2. [Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Before me, Portugal had achieved nothing'](https://torcidanet.live/pt/news/cristiano-ronaldo-antes-de-mim-portugal-nao-havia-conquistado-nada)

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