Ronaldo scores, first player to net in six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo opened his scoring account at this World Cup by netting Portugal's first goal against Uzbekistan, putting his side ahead within the opening ten minutes of the match that began at 19:15 local time. The 41‑year‑old forward's strike gave Portugal a 1‑0 lead. The scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo, is 41 years old. The Portuguese forward is a superstar for his national side. Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé have already found the net in this World Cup. Their goals preceded Ronaldo's, highlighting a tournament rich in star scorers.

Ronaldo scores, Portugal lead Uzbekistan 2-0 in World Cup

Ronaldo's strike made him the first player ever to score in six World Cup editions. No other player has achieved this milestone before.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice vs Uzbekistan to set new World Cup record

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