Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Record in FIFA World Cup History
Ronaldo Shatters Long-Standing Record
In a remarkable display of skill, Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a historic milestone by scoring two goals for Portugal against Uzbekistan during the 2026 FIFA World Cup match held on June 23 at the Houston Stadium. At 41 years old, Ronaldo opened his tournament account after a goalless performance in the previous match, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Congo. He netted his first goal in the sixth minute, capitalizing on a precise cross from Joao Cancelo. His second goal came in the 39th minute, where he converted a brilliant through ball from Bruno Fernandez, finding himself in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper.
Ronaldo Makes History
With these goals, Ronaldo has now scored a total of 10 goals in World Cup history, surpassing the previous record held by the legendary Eusebio since 1966 for the most goals by a Portuguese player in the tournament. Below is a summary of the top Portuguese goal scorers in World Cup history:
Top Portuguese Goal Scorers in FIFA World Cup| Player | Goals | Years Active |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 10 | 2006-2026 |
| Eusebio | 9 | 1966 |
| Pauleta | 4 | 2002-2006 |
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