Cristiano Ronaldo sets World Cup record by scoring in six successive tournaments

Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5‑0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first player to net goals in six consecutive World Cups. His brace made him the oldest player to score two goals in a single tournament match and lifted Portugal’s chances of advancing from Group K.

A day later, Lionel Messi, now 39, recorded a hat‑trick against Algeria, pushing his World Cup tally past Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals. The Argentine and Portuguese performances also spurred activity in related fan tokens, with the Argentina token ($ARG) climbing above $5 following Messi’s display.

Both milestones highlight the enduring impact of the sport’s leading stars on the tournament narrative and on emerging crypto‑based fan‑engagement markets.