Ronaldo becomes first to score in six World Cups with goal against Uzbekistan
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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, netting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan in Houston. The 41-year-old made history when João Cancelo crossed the ball to him and he shot with his right foot to make it 1-0, then celebrated with teammates. The goal came after Ronaldo was criticized for failing to score in Portugal’s 1-1 draw against Congo in the team’s opening match. Ronaldo and Argentina captain Lionel Messi are the only men to play in six World Cup tournaments, but Ronaldo stands alone in scoring in each edition after Messi failed to score at the 2010 World Cup. Ronaldo’s scoring streak began in his 2006 debut, and he also netted goals in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022. Tuesday’s goal gave him nine total in the tournament, while Messi has 18 after a hat trick against Algeria and two more goals against Austria. The game was the 230th of Ronaldo’s international career, the most in history, and this is likely his final World Cup.
What’s reported
Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.
The goal came from a João Cancelo cross, with Ronaldo shooting right-footed to make it 1-0.
Ronaldo was criticized for failing to score in Portugal’s 1-1 draw against Congo in the opening match.
Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the only men to play in six World Cup tournaments; Ronaldo is the only one to score in each edition.
Ronaldo’s scoring streak began in 2006 and continued in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.
Ronaldo has nine total World Cup goals; Messi has 18 after a hat trick against Algeria and two goals against Austria.
Tuesday’s match was Ronaldo’s 230th international appearance, the most in history.
This is likely to be Ronaldo’s final World Cup.
Key figures
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal forward
João Cancelo, Portugal player
Lionel Messi, Argentina captain
Sources: abcnews.com
