Portugal national team striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored a double in the first round of the 2026 World Cup second round match against Uzbekistan, setting a historical record. In the first round, the veteran was ridiculed by fans of the opposing team.

The 41-year-old Saudi Al-Nasr forward became the first football player in history to score a goal in six different World Cups..

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Cristiano Ronaldo has previously scored at the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups..

The Portuguese finished the first half of the match in Houston with a score of 3:0. In the opening match of Group K at the 2026 World Cup, the Portuguese lost DR Congo (1:1), and Cristiano finished the game without goals.

Ronaldo has been playing for Al-Nasr since 2023 and is the face of Saudi football. The best years of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner were spent at Manchester United and Real Madrid..

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Earlier it was reported that Messi became the top scorer in the history of the World Cup.