Ronaldo Sets Unmatched FIFA World Cup Scoring Milestone
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cup editions while simultaneously overtaking the legendary Eusebio as Portugal’s all-time leading goalscorer in the tournament’s history.
The 41-year-old icon achieved the double-milestone during Portugal's Group K clash against Uzbekistan at the Houston Stadium in Texas with a first half brace to silence his critics, who questioned his performance in their opening match draw with DR Congo.
in spectacular fashion by netting a first-half brace, single-handedly rewriting international football record books.
Ronaldo shares the record for most World Cup tournament appearances (six) with his long-time rival, Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
But with his opening goal in the sixth minute through a first-time strike, he now has scored in World Cup editions in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026.
In the 39th minute, the Al-Nassr forward capitalised on a through ball to slot home his second goal and taking his tally to 10 career World Cup goals, surpassing 'Bliack Panther' Eusebio, who netted all nine of his goals in 1966 edition to lead Portugal to a historic third-place finish.
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