Houston. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments after netting twice in Portugal’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Group K on Tuesday.
The 41-year-old captain ended recent criticism over his goal drought by opening the scoring in the sixth minute at Houston Stadium. João Cancelo delivered a low cross from the right and Ronaldo converted from close range to become the first player to score at the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
Ronaldo struck again in the 39th minute to help Portugal establish a commanding lead before the break. The brace took his World Cup tally to 10 goals, surpassing Portuguese legend Eusébio and making him Portugal’s all-time leading scorer at the tournament.
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