Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years old, is one goal away from becoming Portugal’s all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history.
With eight goals across 22 World Cup appearances spanning five tournaments from 2006 to 2022, Ronaldo sits on the doorstep of a record that would further cement his case in the endless GOAT debate.
The numbers behind the chase
Ronaldo’s World Cup resume stretches back nearly two decades. His first tournament appearance came in Germany in 2006, and he’s been a fixture in Portugal’s squad for every World Cup since.
He’s also been Portugal’s top scorer in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, bagging five goals to date in the campaign.
