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n” “n2026 WORLD CUP — Cristiano Ronaldo wrote his name in golden letters in world football history once again by becoming the first player to score goals in six different World Cups, after scoring in the match between the Portugal National Team and the Uzbekistan National Team during the 2026 World Cup.
n” “nJust in the first minutes of the match, the Portuguese captain opened the scoring and subsequently signed a brace, consolidating an unprecedented record in the top competition organized by FIFA.
n” “nWith this achievement, Cristiano adds goals in the following World Cup editions:
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- 2006 FIFA World Cup — 1 goal nnnn
- 2010 FIFA World Cup — 1 goal nnnn
- 2014 FIFA World Cup — 1 goal nnnn
- 2018 FIFA World Cup — 4 goals nnnn
- 2022 FIFA World Cup — 1 goal nnnn
- 2026 FIFA World Cup — 2 goals (so far) n
In addition to the record, the Portuguese forward set another historic milestone: at 41 years and 138 days old, he became the oldest player to score a brace in a World Cup match.
Throughout his career, Cristiano has transformed his playing style. From being a fast and disruptive winger in his early days, he evolved into a lethal center-forward, a transition that boosted his goal-scoring ability, especially since his time with Real Madrid.
n” “nThe record also separates him from his eternal rival, Lionel Messi, with whom he shared the mark of scoring in five World Cups. However, the Argentine failed to score in South Africa 2010, which prevents him from matching the Portuguese player’s new feat.
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Although Cristiano leads in World Cup consistency, Messi maintains an advantage in the historical World Cup goalscoring table with 18 goals, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Miroslav Klose, both with 16. Cristiano, after his brace, reaches 10 World Cup goals.
n” “nWith this new brand, Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirms his legacy as one of the most transcendental figures in the history of the beautiful game.
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