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FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo breaks Messi's record, becomes oldest player to score multi-goal in WC match
Texas [US], June 23 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed Lionel Messi's record to become the oldest player to register multi-goal in a FIFA World Cup match, achieving the milestone with a brace during Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in their Group K clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday (local time) at Houston Stadium.Ronaldo produced a record-breaking performance with a brace as Portugal registered a com
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GiveMeSport
· Jun 30, 2026
Will Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Play at the Next World Cup?
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· Jun 24, 2026
Ronaldo vs Messi Is Not Dead: Cristiano Just Breathed Fresh Life Into It
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· Jun 22, 2026
World Cup: Record-making Messi scores twice as Argentina progress
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· Jul 9, 2026
He's 39, it's his 6th World Cup, and he has scored more men's World Cup goals than anyone in history — meet Messi 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
World Cup 2026 live: Lionel Messi goal in Argentina vs Cape Verde ‘genius at work’ after ‘magnificent touch’
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· Jun 28, 2026
Messi or Ronaldo: The Greatest Debate in Football History Still Has No Easy Answer
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