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Jun 17, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups, nets twice against Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first male player to score in six World Cups, ending his goal drought with two goals in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Houston on June 23, 2026. The performance came amid ongoing comparisons with Lionel Messi, who had scored five goals in his opening two matches.

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Jun 16, 2026

France, Argentina and Norway cruise to victory on day 6 as Austria edges Jordan in a dramatic opener at 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage began with star performances from football's biggest names: Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0, Kylian Mbappé netted twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, and Erling Haaland scored two goals on his World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq 4-1.

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