Ronaldo makes history as first player to score at six World Cups in Portugal's 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player ever to score at six different World Cups, netting twice as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0 in a statement victory that puts the Seleção firmly in control of Group K.
Portugal
Uzbekistan- 90'Final score: Portugal 5 - 0 Uzbekistan
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- 60'
- 45'Half-time
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- 6'
- 0'Kick-off
Only six minutes had elapsed at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia when Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into World Cup folklore once more. At 41 years old, he became the first player in history to score at six different World Cup tournaments — from Germany 2006 to USA 2026 — an achievement that may never be equalled.
The Portuguese captain opened the scoring with a composed close-range finish before adding a second before half-time to give him 10 career World Cup goals, surpassing Portugal's own legend Eusébio. Nuno Mendes added a brilliant free-kick routine to make it three, an Uzbekistan own-goal and a late Rafael Leão strike completed a comprehensive 5-0 victory.
Portugal, dominant and ruthless, sit top of Group K and are building serious momentum ahead of the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Ronaldo — defying age at every turn — shows no sign of writing his final chapter.
