HOUSTON — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right-foot to make it 1-0. He ran toward the bench and celebrated with his teammates after the score.Follow along for live coverage His goal comes after he 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 became the only men in history to play in six World Cup tournaments this year. Ronaldo’s scoring streak started in his debut in 2006 and he also netted goals in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.
At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo just made history. He is now the first player ever to score in six different World Cup tournaments after finding the net against Uzbekistan.
This is likely to be the final World Cup for Ronaldo, who won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016.
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