Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups

Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5‑0 in a Group K match of the 2026 World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting a goal in the sixth minute. The strike made Ronaldo the first footballer to score in six different World Cups. After the game he posted a brief Instagram message – “Zjednoczeni” ("United") in Polish and later “Jesteśmy tutaj!” ("We are here!") – which quickly garnered millions of likes.

The win placed Portugal top of Group K ahead of Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uzbekistan. The goal was set up by teammate João Cancelo, who provided the assist. Ronaldo’s record and the celebratory social‑media post generated widespread coverage across sports outlets.

The achievement adds to Ronaldo’s legacy, marking a historic milestone in World Cup history as no other player has scored in six separate tournaments.