Cristiano Ronaldo rewrites football history, becoming the first player to…

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo AP) Cristiano Ronaldo added another extraordinary achievement to his glittering career after finding the net against Uzbekistan to become the first footballer in history to score in six different editions of the FIFA World Cup.The Portugal captain, now 41, continued his remarkable love affair with world football’s biggest stage by extending a record that could stand for years to come. Already appearing in six World Cups, Ronaldo’s goal made him the only player to score in every tournament between 2006 and 2026.The milestone comes at a crucial time for Portugal, who entered the match under pressure after a surprise 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the opening game. Ronaldo himself faced criticism after a quiet performance in this game, but the experienced forward responded in the best way possible as he once again excelled on football’s biggest stage.Since his debut at the World Cup in Germany in 2006, Ronaldo has consistently rewritten football history. He represented Portugal in six different editions of the tournament over two decades, scoring goals in each and helping his nation reach the latter stages on numerous occasions.

Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup

World Cup AppearancesGoalsAssistsPortugal FinishGermany 2006610Fourth placeSouth Africa 2010411O 16Brazil 2014311Group stageRussia 2018440O Round of 16 Qatar and Mexico 2022-510USAFinal Canada 2026*220OngoingTotal24102—Ronaldo’s latest milestone is another chapter in a career defined by longevity, consistency and an unrivaled desire for records. While questions were raised after Portugal’s opening draw and his muted display, the veteran forward proved once again why he remains one of football’s most influential figures.