Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History, Becomes The First Player To Score In 6 Different FIFA World Cup Tournaments
Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name even deeper into football folklore on Tuesday, becoming the first male player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments as Portugal cruised to victory over Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old captain silenced his critics with a vintage display, ending a frustrating goal drought by scoring twice in Portugal’s group-stage encounter and setting a remarkable new World Cup record. Ronaldo struck in the sixth minute to give Portugal an early lead before adding a second goal in the 39th minute after racing onto a perfectly weighted through ball. The brace not only put Portugal firmly in control of the match but also secured a place in football history for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. The goals mean Ronaldo has now scored in six separate World Cups — Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. No male player has ever achieved that feat. The miles...