Ronaldo has become the first player in history to score goals in six…
Ronaldo has become the first player in history to score goals in six World Cups. Ronaldo is the first footballer to score in six World Cups.
Consensus
- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score goals at six FIFA World Cups
- Ronaldo scored his goal during the 2026 World Cup group stage match against Uzbekistan
- Ronaldo is 41 years old
- Ronaldo has played in 24 World Cup finals matches
- Lionel Messi previously held the record for most World Cup goals and was overtaken by Ronaldo's achievement
Points of divergence
- Ronaldo became the oldest field player to start a World Cup match — vedomosti
- Ronaldo scored his goal on June 23, 2026 — vesti
- Ronaldo is the second oldest player to score in a World Cup, after Roger Milla — m24
- Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer became the record holder for most World Cup appearances by a goalkeeper — vedomosti
- Goalkeeper Eloy Romero saved 15 shots in a single game, setting a new record — vedomosti
- Ronaldo has scored 9 goals in World Cups — vesti
- Ronaldo's goal was his 17th in World Cup finals — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Ronaldo Scores on Six World Cups, First in History — Ведомости
- Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six consecutive World Cups — Вести
- Ronaldo becomes the first footballer to score in six world championships — Москва 24