The legendary 41-year-old forward has finally delivered when his national team needed him most. Cristiano Ronaldo has once again found himself at the center of soccer history as Portugal faces Uzbekistan in a crucial 2026 World Cup Group K clash. The legendary 41-year-old forward has finally delivered when his national team needed him most.
The breakthrough arrived early, and it came from the player the Selecao das Quinas needed most. Cristiano Ronaldo scored against Uzbekistan to open his 2026 World Cup account, becoming the first player in history to score in six different World Cups. Latching onto a low cross from Joao Cancelo down the right flank, Ronaldo cleverly lost his marker and smashed a powerful first-time finish into the bottom corner.
As the stadium erupted, he cemented an impossible milestone: becoming the first player in history to score in six different World Cups. The goal answered the criticism that followed his performance against DR Congo and reminded everyone why Portugal continues to rely on him on soccer’s biggest stage.
CRISTIANO RONALDO FIRST GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP! 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/7XxPQTNjvk— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 23, 2026
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