History was rewritten in the group stages of the tournament as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan by 5-0 in their Group K match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The headlines, however, belonged entirely to one man, Cristiano Ronaldo, CR7. Cristiano Ronaldo record book experienced some special additions during the match.
While Cristiano Ronaldo faced heavy criticism for his recent performances, especially during Portugal’s shocking 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their WC 2026 opener, the team and their skipper Ronaldo were under pressure ahead of their second group stage fixture against the tournament debutant Uzbekistan.
This time Portugal thrashed their opponents, as Ronaldo scored two goals in their 5-0 victory. Ronaldo opened the scoreline in the sixth minute and added another one in the 39th minute. By scoring two goals, Ronaldo set some great records in the World Cup, which are as follows:
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Cristiano Ronaldo Record: Scoring Goal in Most World Cup Editions
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to record at least one goal in each of six different FIFA World Cup editions.
Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup Goals
- 2006: 1 goal
- 2010: 1 goal
- 2014: 1 goal
- 2018: 4 goals
- 2022: 1 goal
- 2026: 2 goals*
*Cristiano Ronaldo can add more goals in the World Cup 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo Record: Most World Cup Goals for Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 10 goals in FIFA World Cup. He now holds the record for most World Cup goals by a Portuguese player, as he broke the previous record of the legend Eusébio’s nine World Cup goals.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Record: Second Oldest Goal Scorer in World Cup
Scoring braces at the age of 41 years and 138 days, Cristiano Ronaldo became the second-oldest goal-scorer in World Cup history. The record holder is Cameroon legend Roger Milla, who scored a goal at the age of 42 years and 39 days during the match against Russia in the 1994 World Cup.
With this resounding victory, Portugal make their position tight in Group K. As the tournament progresses, all eyes remain firmly fixed on Ronaldo to see just how much further he can extend his legendary, record-breaking milestones.
How many World Cups did Ronaldo score in?
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored at least one goal in six different World Cup editions (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026).
How many penalty goals does Ronaldo have in the World Cup?
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded three penalty goals in the World Cup.