Ronaldo becomes first player to score goals in six WCs
Jun 23, 2026
11:10 pm
What's the story
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has scripted history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. The 41-year-old found the net against Uzbekistan in the Group K encounter at the Houston Stadium. Ronaldo made his first appearance at a World Cup in 2006. Here we look at his stats and records.
Feats
Ronaldo also gets to this milestone
As per Squawka, Ronaldo, aged 41 years and 138 days, became just the second player to net a FIFA World Cup goal after turning 40. He has joined former Cameroonian star Roger Milla, who was 42 years and 39 days when he struck the net in the 1994 edition.