Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Player to Score in Six FIFA World Cups

Football legend and global icon Cristiano Ronaldo achieved historic milestone as he becomes the first player in football history to score in the six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. He achieved the milestone during Portugal’s dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This historic performance came after the disappointing result from the first match against DR Congo.

Historic Achievement on the World Stage

At the 41 years of age, Ronaldo continues to redefine his longevity and excellence in the international football.

His first goal against the Uzbekistan came in the sixth minute when cross from João Cancelo found him inside the penalty area.

Ronaldo calmly finished with his right foot to open the scoring and he make the history.

This goal ensured that Ronaldo had now scored in the six separate FIFA World Cup editions and this feat never before accomplished by any men’s or women’s football player.

Ronaldo’s Journey Across Six World Cups

Ronaldo’s World Cup scoring record spans across the two decades and six tournaments,

2006 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
2014 FIFA World Cup
2018 FIFA World Cup
2022 FIFA World Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup

2nd Oldest Player to Score In World Cup

With his goal he also became the second-oldest scorer in the FIFA World Cup history at 41 years and 138 days.

He is just behind with Cameroon’s Roger Milla, who have scored the goal at the 42 years and 39 days in the 1994 World Cup.

The goals against Uzbekistan also made Ronaldo the second-oldest scorer in FIFA World Cup history at 41 years and 138 days, behind Cameroon’s Roger Milla.

Ronaldo Highest Gal Scorer for Portugal in FIFA World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo also became the highest goalscorer for the Portugal in the World Cup after scoring two goals in the FIFA World Cup 2026 aginst Uzbekistan.

The sixth-minute opener was Ronaldo’s ninth for his country in the quadrennial event, putting him level with Portuguese legend Eusebio who scored nine.

The all-time leading goal scorer in the history of the international football then added another goal in the 39th minute.

With this Ronaldo also became the first player to score in the six editions of the tournament.