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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