Cristiano Ronaldo races to 140 international goals: Decoding his stats
What's the story
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals as Portugal cruised to a 5-0 victory over Armenia in their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. The match was particularly emotional for the Portuguese team, as it was their first international game since the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota in a car accident in July. Here are further details and stats.
Match details
Portugal thrash Armenia 5-0
The match at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium saw Ronaldo score in each half, helping Portugal make a flying start in Group F. Joao Felix also scored twice and hit the opening goal after just 10 minutes. Joao Cancelo was also on target with his side's third goal, marking his first-half strike by pointing to the skies with both hands in remembrance of Jota's trademark celebration.
Milestone
Ronaldo shines for Portugal once again
Ronaldo's brace took his tally to a staggering 140 goals in men's international football. This was his 222nd senior appearance for the national team. Apart from 140 goals, Ronaldo has 37 assists for Portugal. The 40-year-old has raced to 38 goals in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers from 48 appearances. Notably, Ronaldo owns 8 goals in the FIFA World Cup from 22 matches.
Nations League
Ronaldo won the UEFA Nations League in June
Portugal won the UEFA Nations League final 2025 by defeating their rivals Spain in a nail-biting penalty shootout. The match, which took place in Munich, ended with both teams tied at 2-2 after extra time. However, Portugal emerged victorious in the penalty shootout, securing their second title in this prestigious tournament. Ronaldo played a key role for Portugal by scoring an equalizer in the second half of regular time. This was Ronaldo's 138th goal in international football.