Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Footballer to Score in Six Different World Cups
- Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by scoring at six different FIFA World Cup tournaments, a feat no player has ever achieved
- The Portugal captain first scored at the World Cup in 2006 and has now found the net at every edition since
- Ronaldo now stands at 975 career goals, 25 short of the 1,000-goal milestone he has publicly targeted
- CAF-accredited journalist Stephen Zando explained how Cristiano's strike against Uzbekistan could spur him on in the tournament
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first man in history to score at six different FIFA World Cup tournaments.
The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus ace found the net at the 2026 World Cup in Portugal's second group game against Uzbekistan.
His strike against the tournament debutants adds to his goals scored at the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions of the tournament to cement his place in World Cup history.
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Ronaldo's record-breaking World Cup journey
According to FIFA, Cristiano first scored at the World Cup in Germany in 2006 and has not failed to score at a single edition since.
His latest goals bring his overall World Cup tally to ten, still eight behind long-standing rival Lionel Messi's record haul.
Watch Ronaldo's brace vs Uzbekistan, as shared on X:
The milestone comes after Ronaldo drew a blank in Portugal's opening match of the tournament, a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, making his return to scoring form all the more significant.
At 41, the record underlines a remarkable longevity that has defined his career across two decades of elite football.
According to talkSPORT, the brace also moves Ronaldo to 975 career goals, leaving him 25 short of the 1,000-goal milestone he has openly set as a personal target.
Should he remain fit throughout the tournament, further additions to that tally appear well within reach.
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Fans react to Ronaldo's record-breaking feat
The announcement drew an immediate wave of reaction on social media, with supporters celebrating the achievement.
@vjfancpt wrote:
"Siuuuu💥💥😡"
@ErnCity_ added:
"Bro has risen 🔥🔥🔥"
@AYdONDOBOYY observed:
"He doesn't chase no record.. the record chase HIM"
@symbolofbihar noted:
"One more goal and he will hold the record alone. Incredible longevity! 👑"
@Roniepat2 simply declared:
"MY GOAT 👑💪"
Journalist explains importance of Ronaldo's brace
Having endured a difficult start to the 2026 World Cup, firing blank in Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo, Ronaldo responded to his critics with a brace against Uzbeikstan.
Reflecting on the significance of Ronaldo's return to scoring form, Luv FM's Stephen Zando told YEN.com.gh:
"Since he [Cristiano Ronaldo] evolved into a prolific goalscorer, he has rarely looked back. Even he would admit that his brace against Uzbekistan could prove just as important as a goal in any cup final."
"There had been growing calls for him to be dropped from the starting XI, while some even questioned whether he deserved a place in the squad. Once again, he has answered those doubts in the best possible way.
Zando added: "With the burden of that goal drought now behind him, Ronaldo can approach Portugal's final group game against Colombia with far less pressure. Having ended a 10-match scoring drought in major international tournaments, he will be hoping this is the spark that drives him on as he looks to inspire Portugal to a historic first FIFA World Cup triumph."
Mbappé gives final Messi vs Ronaldo verdict
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kylian Mbappé paid tribute to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo while reflecting on the race for the World Cup scoring record.
The France captain, who has 14 World Cup goals, will make his 100th international appearance against Iraq as Les Bleus chase qualification.
Source: YEN.com.gh
