Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan

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Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. 

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups

Big picture view:

On Tuesday, Ronaldo scored the goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026. (Credit: RONALD …

The 41-year-old made history when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right-foot to make it 1-0. He ran toward the bench and celebrated with his teammates after the score.

Ronaldo, Messi become only men in history to play six World Cups

The backstory:

His goal comes after he was criticized for failing to score in Portugal's 1-1 draw against Congo in the team's opening match.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal scorduring the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Credit: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)

Ronaldo and Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the only men in history to play in six World Cup tournaments this year. Ronaldo’s scoring streak started in his debut in 2006 and he also netted goals in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.

How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026

What's next:

Outside of watching FOX on live broadcast TV, there are several options audiences can choose from to enjoy the soccer matches. 

One free option is through FIFA+ and select YouTube streams. 

Other paid options include:

How to watch Team USA's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026: USA vs Türkiye Live Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California (7 p.m. PT/ 10 p.m. ET)

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is an expanded 48-team tournament featuring 104 matches taking place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. 

The 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of four with each team playing its group stage opponents for a total of three first-round games per side.

When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final? 

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will take place July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the culmination of a month-long tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. 

The Source: This story was reported from Los Angeles. The Associated Press contributed, previous FOX Local reporting contributed.

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