Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Another World Cup Record at 41

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to rewrite football history after extending his remarkable FIFA World Cup record with another milestone performance for Portugal.

The Portuguese captain has now scored 10 goals and provided two assists in 24 FIFA World Cup appearances across a record six different tournaments: 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026.

Ronaldo added two more goals to his tally in Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday, finding the net in the sixth and 39th minutes as Portugal secured a comfortable group-stage win.

The performance added another chapter to an already extraordinary World Cup career.

Six World Cups, One Record

Ronaldo is the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments, a feat unmatched by any player before him.

His latest goals also moved him past Portuguese legend Eusébio’s nine World Cup goals, making Ronaldo Portugal’s outright leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history.

Defying Age on Football’s Biggest Stage

At 41 years and 138 days old, Ronaldo’s brace against Uzbekistan made him the oldest player ever to score more than one goal in a FIFA World Cup match.

He also remains the second-oldest goalscorer in World Cup history behind Cameroon’s Roger Milla.

His ability to compete at the highest level more than two decades after making his international debut continues to astonish football fans around the world.

A Career Filled With World Cup Milestones

One of Ronaldo’s most memorable World Cup performances came in 2018 when he scored a stunning hat-trick against Spain.

That performance made him the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick at the age of 33.

Now, eight years later, he is still adding to his legacy.

Ronaldo’s World Cup Record

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, Ronaldo’s pursuit of further records remains one of the tournament’s biggest storylines.

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