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Watch: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 6 World Cups

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NDTV
· Jun 23, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes FIFA World Cup History As Portugal Cruise To First Win
Ronaldo became the first men's player to score in six FIFA World Cups as Portugal registered their first victory of the 2026 tournament and moved to the top of Group K.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
2026 World Cup: Ronaldo breaks new record with goal in Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has become the first footballer to score in six different World Cups. Ronaldo achieved the feat when he opened the scoring against Uzbekistan at the ongoing tournament in North America. The 41-year-old had come under criticisms from fans and pundits, following their opening 0-0 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo. [] 2026 World Cup: Ronaldo breaks new record with goal in Portugal vs Uzbekistan
brazilnews.net
· Jun 24, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo records brace as Portugal rout Uzbekistan
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)Cristiano Ronaldo turned in a vintage performance with two goals and delivered Portugal to their first win of the 2026 World Cup, a 5-0 rout of overmatched Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.Ronaldo became the first player with goals in six editions of the World Cup. He eclipsed Eusebio as Portugal's all-time World Cup goals leader with 10. And at 41, he is the seco
Legit.ng
· Jun 24, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Messi, critics after Portugal’s 5:0 win against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, becoming the first to score in six World Cups, sending a defiant message to critics and rivals.
SkySports
He has arrived! Ronaldo scores two as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal reaffirmed their World Cup credentials with a rousing 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan.
The Namibian
· Jun 23, 2026
‘I’m back’: Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics after “a dark week” as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The big win in Houston put Portugal on the brink of the knockout rounds and was a resounding response to [] The post ‘I’m back’: Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot appeared first on The Namibian.
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Related coverage for "Watch: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 6 World Cups": NDTV — Cristiano Ronaldo Makes FIFA World Cup History As Portugal Cruise To First Win. Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: Ronaldo breaks new record with goal in Portugal vs Uzbekistan. brazilnews.net — Cristiano Ronaldo records brace as Portugal rout Uzbekistan . Legit.ng — Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Messi, critics after Portugal’s 5:0 win against Uzbekistan. SkySports — He has arrived! Ronaldo scores two as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan. The Namibian — ‘I’m back’: Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot