Cristiano Ronaldo sets two World Cup records with brace

Cristiano Ronaldo became the only player to score in six different World Cups after netting two goals against Uzbekistan in Group K, raising his career total to 975 goals and moving to ten World Cup goals for Portugal. The brace also made him Portugal's all‑time top scorer at the tournament. Ronaldo's achievement makes him the sole player to have found the net in six separate World Cup editions. No other footballer has matched this consistency across tournaments. The two goals came against Uzbekistan in the Group K match. His strikes secured a first‑half double for Portugal.

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The brace lifted Ronaldo's career total to 975 goals. That milestone underscores his longevity at the highest level. With ten World Cup goals, Ronaldo now tops Portugal's all‑time list for the competition. He overtook the legendary Eusébio, who previously held the record.

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At 41 years and 138 days, Ronaldo is the second‑oldest scorer in World Cup history. Only Roger Milla, at 42 years and 39 days, remains older when he scored.