FIFA WC 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo created history, first footballer to do so in FIFA World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo: In the FIFA World Cup 2026, on Tuesday, June 23, Portugal’s star player Cristiano Ronaldo created history by scoring a goal against Uzbekistan. By scoring a goal against Uzbekistan, Ronaldo not only ended his goal drought in this tournament, but he also became the first player to score a goal in 6 different World Cups. In this matter, he has left Argentina’s star player Lionel Messi behind.

Cristiano Ronaldo created history

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in the sixth minute of this match against Uzbekistan. By scoring this goal, Ronaldo became the first player to score goals in 6 consecutive FIFA World Cups. At the age of 41, Ronaldo has broken the world record. Let us tell you, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player to score goals in the 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and now 2026 World Cup.

History for @Cristiano! 🇵🇹

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score in six different @FIFAWorldCup tournaments! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/qI1Zvt0uJS

— FIFA (@FIFAcom) June 23, 2026

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Ronaldo broke Messi’s record

Let us tell you, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina captain Lionel Messi are the only two footballers in the world to play six World Cups. Ronaldo’s goal-scoring streak started right from his debut in 2006. He has become the only player to score goals in all editions of the FIFA World Cup. Before him, this record was held in the name of Messi, who had scored goals in five World Cups. Messi could not score a goal in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Ronaldo became the top scorer for Portugal

In the match played between Portugal and Uzbekistan, Ronaldo scored another goal in the 39th minute. With this goal, he has become the highest goalscorer for Portugal in the World Cup. This 41-year-old veteran has scored a total of 10 goals in the FIFA World Cup so far.