Cristiano Ronaldo sets World Cup scoring record

At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal in Portugal's 1‑0 win over Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The goal made him the first player ever to score in six different World Cup tournaments, breaking a personal streak of ten matches without a World Cup or European Championship goal. Ronaldo celebrated the achievement on the bench with his teammates, ending recent criticism of his performance after a previous loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The record adds to his long‑standing international career and highlights his continued impact on the tournament despite his age.