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Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first goal of the 2026 World Cup and extends a historic record with Portugal
CR7's First Goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo finally opened his scoring account at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Portugal captain stepped up at the right moment to score against Uzbekistan and once again leave his mark on international football’s biggest tournament.
After a difficult debut against DR Congo, a match that ended in a draw and in which Portugal's goal was scored by João Neves, the Portuguese forward found the net for the first time in this edition to lead his national team in a key group-stage encounter.
Cristiano Continues to Make History
At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break barriers and add memorable chapters to the history of the FIFA World Cup. His ability to remain competitive at the highest level for more than two decades has made him one of the most influential figures the tournament has ever seen.
Cristiano Ronaldo was not satisfied with opening the scoring and struck again to complete his brace against Uzbekistan. The Portugal captain capitalized on another opportunity inside the box to extend his team's lead and cap off a stellar performance. With two goals in the match, CR7 continues to enhance his World Cup legacy and proves he remains a decisive figure for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.




















